Senior Presales Estimator: Low-Voltage Security Solutions

NIC PARTNERS Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

NIC Partners, an employee-owned IT solutions provider, seeks a Senior Presales Estimator to design and estimate low-voltage solutions such as electronic access control, IP video surveillance, and structured cabling. You’ll work with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to craft competitive proposals from concept to estimate.

The role blends strong technical knowledge with detail orientation and the ability to manage multiple estimates in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in low-voltage systems, security infrastructure, design, or estimating.
• Demonstrated experience estimating electronic access control systems.
• Strong understanding of access control hardware, system architecture, and integration requirements.
• Experience estimating IP camera/video surveillance and structured cabling systems.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, technical drawings, and project specifications.
• Experience developing accurate BOMs, labor estimates, and detailed scopes of work.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet demanding deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, scopes of work, bills of materials (BOMs), and labor and material cost proposals for low-voltage projects.
• Design and estimate electronic access control systems, IP video surveillance, and structured cabling infrastructure.
• Interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, RFPs, and other project documentation.
• Develop design-build estimates and solutions when limited project information is available.
• Conduct site surveys and pre-bid walkthroughs to evaluate project requirements, existing infrastructure, and potential challenges.
• Select appropriate access control components, including controllers, card readers, electrified door hardware, power supplies, and related equipment.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and confirm equipment availability.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with Account Managers and Project Managers to ensure accurate project estimates and successful project handoffs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other estimators.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, product developments, and industry best practices.

Skills

Estimating experience

Excel proficiency

BOMs preparation

Project coordination

Communication skills

Low-voltage systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/IT

Tools

Accubid Estimating

Bluebeam

LenelS2

Genetec

Software House

Avigilon Alta/Openpath

Job description

NIC Partners, an employee-owned IT solutions provider, seeks a Senior Presales Estimator to design and estimate low-voltage solutions such as electronic access control, IP video surveillance, and structured cabling. You’ll work with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to craft competitive proposals from concept to estimate.

The role blends strong technical knowledge with detail orientation and the ability to manage multiple estimates in a fast-paced environment.