Estimator (Boston, MA)

CGL Electronic Security•Boston, MA

3d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

CGL Electronic Security, Inc. is hiring an Estimator to provide primary technical support to the sales team and manage customer estimate requests and quotations from initial inquiry through proposal delivery. The Estimator works with clients, sales staff, manufacturers, consultants, and internal operations to assess security needs and develop accurate, competitive, and profitable proposals for access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, intrusion detection, intercom, and integrated security systems. The role includes meeting customers, conducting site surveys and visits, creating site drawings and system layouts, preparing pricing spreadsheets and bills of material, and verifying estimates against project plans and specifications. The Estimator also keeps current with security products and industry practices, coordinates with internal staff to support customer satisfaction and project profitability, and provides complete scope and cost documentation to project management when a project is awarded. Local travel is required, primarily in the Greater Boston area, with possible travel elsewhere in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One or more years of estimating, design, or quotation experience in electronic/low-voltage security, or equivalent hands-on experience in security system installation with direct exposure to estimating and take-offs.
Working knowledge of electronic security systems, including access control, IP video/CCTV, intrusion/alarm, and intercom.
Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, including Microsoft Excel, for pricing, take-offs, and cost build-ups.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work directly with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple concurrent estimates and deadlines.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites for surveys and walk-throughs.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use AutoCAD to create drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field.
Experience with estimating and take-off software and CRM/PSA platforms such as ConnectWise.
Familiarity with manufacturer platforms such as Software House, Lenel, or Genetec for access control, and Genetec, Avigilon, or Milestone for video.

Responsibilities

Meet with customers and attend site surveys to assess security requirements and existing conditions.
Review client needs across access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, intrusion detection, intercom, and related systems.
Develop quotations and alternative system designs that balance customer requirements, technical fit, and budget.
Collaborate with manufacturers and consultants to stay current on equipment features, capabilities, and emerging technologies.
Design integrated security solutions with detailed component specifications and bills of material.
Conduct site visits and maintain customer contact in response to sales requests.
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, products, and industry best practices.
Coordinate with internal staff to ensure customer satisfaction and project profitability.
Prepare and hand off complete, accurate scope and cost documentation to project management upon award.