Design Estimator II

Preferred Technologies • Houston, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

A Design Estimator II at Pref-Tech is responsible for supporting the rest of the Sales team members in the construction of estimates for assigned projects based on Preferred Technologies estimation standards. These are individuals with 3+ years of estimating experience or field work within the Security Integration industry. A DE II individual will be dedicated to any number of Pref-Tech’s Preferred Partner accounts, and during their time as a DE II, will be responsible for estimating projects large in scale, scope, and complexity. The DE II also mentors for DE I personnel. The DE II is required to become a Subject Matter Expert in any Security Integration area of knowledge in order to become a Trusted Advisor in those subjects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience in general construction and/or specialty trade contracting industries
• Ability to review and interpret blueprints
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience and confidence with public speaking and presenting to audiences
• Ability to hold others accountable to completing their assigned tasks, even if they hold positions of greater responsibility
• Willingness to take on new challenges and build on current skills
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with AutoCAD/Bluebeam (Revu)
• Fluency with Microsoft Office 365 software tools
• Hold Genetec, Hanwha, DMP/Bosch and Axis certifications within 6 months of hire (company provided)

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and assume accountability for assigned sales projects and sales tasks.
• Meet regularly with Sales Team Members and Project Managers to determine and prioritize the company’s design estimation needs.
• Be able to present designs to Sales Team Members, Operations, and to the end user as needed.
• Go on site visits to determine customer needs, with or without Sales Team Members.
• Enter high security areas which may require immediate background checks.
• Continuously develop sales & design skills & certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan with matching dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of annual gross salary (Traditional and Roth options available)
• Health, dental, vision and other elective insurances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED