Remote: Senior Solutions Architect & Estimating Lead

Convergint Technologies, LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Life insurance

401K Matching Plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Convergint Technologies, LLC is seeking a Design & Estimating Supervisor in Schaumburg, IL. The role combines hands-on design, estimating, and engineering support with day-to-day supervision of Solutions Architects or Estimators for large-scale electronic security projects.

You will guide technical decisions, review deliverables, coach colleagues, and coordinate workload across the team to ensure high-quality proposals and timely execution, while collaborating with sales and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in design consulting, system design, system commissioning, estimating, project management and/or installation for complex and large-scale electronic physical security projects, with demonstrated ability to guide or mentor other technical colleagues.
• Expertise in access control, CCTV, and physical security systems, with a focus on large-scale enterprise, multi-site and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for specialized environments.
• Proficiency in advanced estimating tools, Microsoft Office, and project collaboration software.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on project responsibilities with supervisory activities, including workload coordination, deliverable review, coaching, and follow-up.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to support customers, sales partners, cross-functional teams, and direct team members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working supervisor for a team of Solutions Architects or Solutions Estimators supporting sales colleagues and customers from our Data Center Vertical and Global Accounts, while remaining actively engaged in solution design, estimating, and proposal development.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, coaching, and coordination to help the team develop system designs, solutions, estimates, and proposal strategies for large-scale enterprise opportunities.
• Review team deliverables for consistency, technical accuracy, scope alignment, estimating quality, and adherence to established standards, processes and practices.
• Serve as a senior technical resource and escalation point for complex projects, specialized environments, regulated installations, and proposal challenges.
• Collaborate with sales leadership, vertical leadership, and cross-functional partners to align solution strategies with customer requirements, business goals, and delivery expectations.
• Mentor Solutions Architects and Estimators through practical coaching, work review, knowledge sharing, and support across complex opportunities.
• Coordinate workload, priorities, and assignments across the team to support high-value opportunities, strategic pursuits, and timely delivery.
• Work directly with customers and sales colleagues to create solutions, designs, scopes of work, specifications, and estimates for large-scale and highly complex projects.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, and technical discussions to fully assess project needs and unique requirements.
• Lead or support the preparation of detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for large, multi-site or country, complex security projects, including data centers, global enterprise installations, and regulated environments such as UL2050, defense, and government work.
• Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, procurement, operations, and project delivery teams to align estimates with project scope, technical requirements, pricing expectations, and timelines.
• Work with Partners to identify new and best technology to apply to solutions and designs.
• Source and manage pricing from specialized vendors, subcontractors, and partners to ensure compliance with project standards and regulations.
• Identify project risks, special handling requirements, and potential solutions to address regulatory and customer expectations.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to clarify project scope and value proposition.
• Work with installation and operations teams to validate feasibility, labor assumptions, technical approach, and estimate accuracy.
• Apply industry knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements.
• Track project costs, potential risks, and margins to optimize pricing strategies.
• Ensure estimates align with company pricing strategies and market competitiveness.
• Prepare, review, and present accurate proposals, scopes of work, and estimate summaries to internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating tools

Project collaboration software

Job description

Convergint Technologies, LLC is seeking a Design & Estimating Supervisor in Schaumburg, IL. The role combines hands-on design, estimating, and engineering support with day-to-day supervision of Solutions Architects or Estimators for large-scale electronic security projects.

You will guide technical decisions, review deliverables, coach colleagues, and coordinate workload across the team to ensure high-quality proposals and timely execution, while collaborating with sales and cross-functional