Solutions Architect – Estimating Supervisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with customers and sales teams to develop solutions, designs, scopes of work, and specifications for large-scale, highly complex projects.

• Engage in site surveys to assess site conditions and challenges related to complex, multi-technology electronic and physical security solutions.

• Take part in pre-bid meetings and technical discussions to evaluate project needs and specific requirements.

• Lead the creation of detailed cost estimates for large, multi-site or multi-country security projects, including data centers, global enterprise installations, and regulated environments.

• Direct security design development when acting as the security design consultant.

• Review project specifications, blueprints, and RFPs to create precise and competitive proposals.

• Work in collaboration with sales, engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure estimates are consistent with scope, technical requirements, and timelines.

• Partner with vendors to discover new and optimal technologies for solutions and designs.

• Source and manage pricing from specialized vendors, subcontractors, and partners.

• Identify project risks, special handling requirements, and solutions that meet regulatory and customer expectations.

• Mentor junior estimators by providing technical guidance and strategic support.

• Participate in client meetings and presentations to articulate project scope and value proposition.

• Collaborate with installation teams to verify estimate feasibility and accuracy.

• Utilize industry knowledge of regulations and compliance standards.

• Monitor project costs, risks, and margins to enhance pricing strategies.

• Ensure estimates comply with company pricing strategies and maintain market competitiveness.

• Prepare and deliver proposals to both internal and external customers.

• Execute other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

⛳️ Requirements

• College degree, trade school education, or equivalent experience.

• 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.

• Proficient in access control, CCTV, and physical security systems, particularly for large-scale enterprise, multi-site, and complex projects.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for specialized environments.

• Skilled in advanced estimating tools, Microsoft Office, and project collaboration software.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple high-priority projects and meet tight deadlines.

• Outstanding communication and leadership skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

🏝️ Benefits

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually.

• Fun & Laughter Day Off.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan.

• Life insurance & Disability Plan.

• Wellness Program.

• 401K Matching Plan.

• Colleague Assistance Program.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Competitive salary and compensation plan.

• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle.

• Corporate Social Responsibility Day.

• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable).

• Paid parental leave.