Security System Estimator & Design Specialist

CGL Electronic Security, Inc.; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home service vehicle

Phone & laptop provided

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Employee Assistance Program

HRA/HSA options

401K plan

Local travel

Job summary

CGL Electronic Security, Inc. in Westwood, MA is seeking an experienced Project Estimator to join our team.

You will own customer estimate requests from inquiry through proposal delivery, and work with clients, sales, manufacturers, and operations to craft accurate, competitive designs for access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and integrated systems. The role requires site surveys, blueprints interpretation, and producing detailed price quotations and bills of materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One + year of estimating/design experience in electronic security
• Working knowledge of access control, IP video/CCTV, intrusion/alarm, intercom
• Ability to read construction blueprints and technical specs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for pricing and cost build-ups
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with customers and vendors

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers and perform site surveys to assess security requirements
• Review client needs across access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, intrusion, intercom
• Develop quotations and alternative system designs balancing requirements, technical fit, and budget
• Collaborate with manufacturers and consultants to stay current on features and technologies
• Design integrated security solutions with detailed component specifications and bills of materials
• Create site drawings, including floor plans and system layout details
• Develop pricing spreadsheets that present clear options and alternatives
• Verify estimate accuracy against project plans, drawings, and specifications
• Maintain current knowledge of security technologies and industry best practices
• Coordinate with internal staff to ensure customer satisfaction and project profitability
• Prepare and hand off complete scope and cost documentation to project management upon award

Skills

Blueprint reading

Excel pricing

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Business

Tools

AutoCAD

ConnectWise

Job description

CGL Electronic Security, Inc. in Westwood, MA is seeking an experienced Project Estimator to join our team.

You will own customer estimate requests from inquiry through proposal delivery, and work with clients, sales, manufacturers, and operations to craft accurate, competitive designs for access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and integrated systems. The role requires site surveys, blueprints interpretation, and producing detailed price quotations and bills of materials.