Security Systems Design Estimator

NCS Network Cabling Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Cabling Services (NCS) is seeking an experienced Security Systems Design Estimator to design, estimate, and develop integrated electronic security solutions for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on designing Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection Systems, preparing accurate estimates, and collaborating with sales, operations, project managers, and customers to deliver compliant and cost-effective security

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience designing and estimating commercial electronic security systems.
• Strong experience with Access Control Systems.
• CCTV / Video Management Systems (VMS) experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated electronic security systems for commercial and industrial facilities, including Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection.
• Review RFPs, construction drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to develop complete system designs and project scopes.
• Conduct site surveys and field assessments to evaluate existing conditions and identify project requirements.
• Prepare accurate estimates, material takeoffs, labor calculations, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for design-build and bid/spec projects.
• Coordinate with Sales, Project Managers, Operations, and customers throughout the design and estimating process.

Skills

Access Control

CCTV / VMS

Analytical Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Job description

Network Cabling Services (NCS) is seeking an experienced Security Systems Design Estimator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for designing, estimating, and developing integrated electronic security solutions for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection Systems, preparing accurate estimates, and collaborating with sales, operations, project managers, and customers to deliver innovative, code-compliant, and cost-effective security solutions.

*Commercial security systems experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design integrated electronic security systems for commercial and industrial facilities, including:
• Access Control Systems
• Review RFPs, construction drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to develop complete system designs and project scopes.
• Conduct site surveys and field assessments to evaluate existing conditions and identify project requirements.
• Prepare accurate estimates, material takeoffs, labor calculations, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for design-build and bid/spec projects.
• Coordinate with Sales, Project Managers, Operations, and customers throughout the design and estimating process.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience designing and estimating commercial electronic security systems.
• Strong experience with:
• Access Control Systems
• CCTV / Video Management Systems (VMS)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing facilities, healthcare, higher education, industrial environments, data centers, airports, or large commercial campuses.
• Experience with enterprise-level security platforms and system integrations.