What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator- Security Systems Low volt position at Langston Security & Integration, LLC?
Join our team as a Estimator and be part of our exciting journey in the rapidly growing industry! We're looking for highly qualified, motivated, and ambitious individuals who are ready to take on new challenges.
About You:
If you see yourself in these words, we’d love to talk to you about our Estimator role.
ABOUT US:
Our mission is to integrate high quality low voltage technology for Commercial properties. We provide timely and efficient service while building long-lasting relationships.
Our vision is to have a better quality of life while making a positive impact on our communities!
We value Safety – our #1 priority! We also value Security by integrating all our customer’s needs into one system, streamlining communication through one source. We value being a representative to our community with transparency and accountability and to always doing the right thing. We pride ourselves on building loyal relationships and are committed to inclusiveness while showing respect to everyone. We desire to create raving fans internally and externally!
Job Role:
The Estimator reports directly to the Head of the Sales Department and assists Sales Team with generating, drafting, and revising bid layouts, estimates, and quotes, ensuring accuracy and completeness. The position requires close collaboration with various departments to gather necessary information and ensures alignment on project requirements. The Estimator must possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Functions:
· Analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare accurate estimates
· Ability to identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, layouts, site maps, specifications and related documents.
· Computes costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements.
· Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
· Generates bids using Company spreadsheets by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information and also through the Company’s CRM software.
· Performs tasks using Microsoft Suite, Blue Beam, Adobe, and other software that the Company utilizes.
· Detail-oriented and double check work for errors.
· Asks questions for continuous development.
· Keeps work organized, clear in communication and detailed.
· Assists with conducting site visits, delivering safety documents to new construction sites, participates in construction meetings.
· Keep Bid Log updated, tracking leads in CRM software, and collaborate with Sales Team.
· Assist Project Managers with formally drafting Change Orders and updating project layouts.
· Ability to use the CRM to collect data and information from job notes and using other resources to draft accurate estimates and bids. Collaboration and Coordination:
· Work closely with project managers, sales teams, and other departments to gather necessary information for accurate estimations.
· Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotes and verify costs.
· Review and reconcile discrepancies between bid documents and client requirements.
· Participate in Company meetings through various communication methods.
· Assist with gathering permit information and obtaining permits following processes for site projects.
· Ability to support customers, vendors and team members as needed.
· Communicate regularly with team members and managers. Documenting and Reporting:
· Create checklists of daily job tasks and generate weekly recap reports to management.
· Maintain accurate records of estimates, revisions, and communications related to bids and quotes.
· Prepare and present detailed reports and documentation to the Head of Sales and other relevant stakeholders.
· Generates reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
· Maintains confidential information and back up data per Company policies and procedures.
· Ensure all bid documents are completed in a timely manner and comply with Company standards.
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned job tasks. Continuous Improvement:
· Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and ongoing training sessions.
Stay updated with industry trends, pricing, and best practices to enhance estimation accuracy.
· Identify and recommend process improvements to streamline the estimating and bidding process.
· Continue to develop goals and work toward growth and development that aligns with the Company’s mission and values.
· Use knowledge of installing low voltage security systems in primarily commercial environments, construction environments and some residential environments to draft site layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge of troubleshooting and testing networking issues to draft site layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge of the processes and procedures of programming various systems to ensure accuracy of drafting bids for customers.
· Use knowledge and experience regarding new construction and on-going construction environments to draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge of terminating and installing end devices such as badge readers, mag locks, motion detectors, glass breaks, cameras, focusing camera lenses, etc. for drafting bids and marking layouts for customers.
· Use knowledge of installation and service of various Burglar Alarm systems to mark up layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge for installation and service of various CCTV systems to markup layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge for installation and service of various Access Control Systems, including door hardware to markup layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge for installation and service of various Audio/Visual systems to mark up layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge for pulling cables, wires and other necessary preparation scope of work to markup layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Studies and learns about the various systems that the Company furnishes, installs and services to ensure bids drafted are accurate for scope of work, layouts, and bill of materials.
· Honest and thorough documentation of all paperwork is a requirement while maintaining Company Confidentiality policies and standards.
· Maintain positive attendance in accordance with jobs that are scheduled to be completed.
· Provide friendly, knowledgeable and respectful customer service.
· General knowledge of electronics, components and devices.
· Comply and follow all Safety Standards, Laws and Regulations always.
· Takes initiative by communicating with other departments and collaborating with team members.
· Ability to answer questions regarding estimates, proposals and orders and provide accurate information.
· Ability to work in various temperatures and working conditions.
· Other assigned duties.
Skills/Qualifications/Work Conditions:
WORK HOURS:
· Full time position Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm
PAY, BENEFITS & PERKS:
· Hourly position and rate are based on experience
· Bi-weekly, direct deposit every other Friday
Medical, Dental, Life and Voluntary Accidental Insurance
Matching 401k plan – 100% match up to 4% to eligible full-time employees
· 125 Health plan - adds more to your pocketbook
· 40 hours paid vacation after one year
80 hours paid vacation after three years
· Six Paid Holidays
· Arizona Sick Pay benefits
· Company parties throughout the year and fun themes
· Team building events
· Mileage reimbursement
· Employee recognition program (voted by peers) with bonus incentives
LOCATION:
· Shop is in Peoria with quick access to the 101
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
· Valid Arizona Driver's License and Reliable Source of Transportation
· Pass a background check
· Pass a drug test
· Professional attire and follow company uniform policy
If Langston Security sounds like a fit for you and you want a place to call home and not just a place you have to go every day, then .........
WHAT'S NEXT?
At Langston Security & Integration, LLC we are intent on setting people up for success, by matching a person’s strengths and talents with the right job. When that happens, it’s a win for our people and our organization!
As part of our efforts to do that, we ask candidates to complete two assessments: The Predictive Index Behavioral and Cognitive Assessments.
The assessments take about 6 - 20 minutes in total to complete, and reveal a person’s natural, hard-wired strengths and learning style and from that, more about which roles in our organization would be the best fit for you.
These assessments do not provide a yes or no answer to any candidate and are merely one part of our process of getting to know candidates better.
Click on the link below to take the assessments.
https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/0K7Z/EstimatorLSI
To progress further in the interview process you must complete both the behavioral and Cognitive assessments.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Qualified candidates can expect a call or email to have a telephone questionnaire scheduled.
Thank you for your interest and we are looking forward to meeting our future candidates!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $31.25 - $43.26
About You:
- You like to achieve goals consistently and efficiently
- You like to work thoroughly and leave nothing to chance
- You like to have a consistent rhythm to your workload
- You quickly respond to others you want to understand what the structure of the job is so that you can do it well
- You like to provide excellent service and assistance to your customers
- You like your work assignments to be well-defined, and you strive to achieve high-quality, repeatable results.
- You follow procedures and established processes closely
- When working with customers, you are very professional and formal in your manner
- You pay attention to details to make sure that you get tasks done precisely
If you see yourself in these words, we’d love to talk to you about our Estimator role.
ABOUT US:
Our mission is to integrate high quality low voltage technology for Commercial properties. We provide timely and efficient service while building long-lasting relationships.
Our vision is to have a better quality of life while making a positive impact on our communities!
We value Safety – our #1 priority! We also value Security by integrating all our customer’s needs into one system, streamlining communication through one source. We value being a representative to our community with transparency and accountability and to always doing the right thing. We pride ourselves on building loyal relationships and are committed to inclusiveness while showing respect to everyone. We desire to create raving fans internally and externally!
Job Role:
The Estimator reports directly to the Head of the Sales Department and assists Sales Team with generating, drafting, and revising bid layouts, estimates, and quotes, ensuring accuracy and completeness. The position requires close collaboration with various departments to gather necessary information and ensures alignment on project requirements. The Estimator must possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Functions:
· Bid Preparation:
· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, layouts, site maps, specifications, and related documents.
· Generate and draft detailed bid layouts and estimates for projects.
· Revise estimates and quotes based on changes in project scope, materials, or other factors. · Generate and draft detailed bid layouts and estimates for projects.
· Analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare accurate estimates
· Ability to identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, layouts, site maps, specifications and related documents.
· Computes costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements.
· Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
· Generates bids using Company spreadsheets by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information and also through the Company’s CRM software.
· Performs tasks using Microsoft Suite, Blue Beam, Adobe, and other software that the Company utilizes.
· Detail-oriented and double check work for errors.
· Asks questions for continuous development.
· Keeps work organized, clear in communication and detailed.
· Assists with conducting site visits, delivering safety documents to new construction sites, participates in construction meetings.
· Keep Bid Log updated, tracking leads in CRM software, and collaborate with Sales Team.
· Assist Project Managers with formally drafting Change Orders and updating project layouts.
· Ability to use the CRM to collect data and information from job notes and using other resources to draft accurate estimates and bids. Collaboration and Coordination:
· Work closely with project managers, sales teams, and other departments to gather necessary information for accurate estimations.
· Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotes and verify costs.
· Review and reconcile discrepancies between bid documents and client requirements.
· Participate in Company meetings through various communication methods.
· Assist with gathering permit information and obtaining permits following processes for site projects.
· Ability to support customers, vendors and team members as needed.
· Communicate regularly with team members and managers. Documenting and Reporting:
· Create checklists of daily job tasks and generate weekly recap reports to management.
· Maintain accurate records of estimates, revisions, and communications related to bids and quotes.
· Prepare and present detailed reports and documentation to the Head of Sales and other relevant stakeholders.
· Generates reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
· Maintains confidential information and back up data per Company policies and procedures.
· Ensure all bid documents are completed in a timely manner and comply with Company standards.
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned job tasks. Continuous Improvement:
· Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and ongoing training sessions.
Stay updated with industry trends, pricing, and best practices to enhance estimation accuracy.
· Identify and recommend process improvements to streamline the estimating and bidding process.
· Continue to develop goals and work toward growth and development that aligns with the Company’s mission and values.
· Use knowledge of installing low voltage security systems in primarily commercial environments, construction environments and some residential environments to draft site layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge of troubleshooting and testing networking issues to draft site layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge of the processes and procedures of programming various systems to ensure accuracy of drafting bids for customers.
· Use knowledge and experience regarding new construction and on-going construction environments to draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge of terminating and installing end devices such as badge readers, mag locks, motion detectors, glass breaks, cameras, focusing camera lenses, etc. for drafting bids and marking layouts for customers.
· Use knowledge of installation and service of various Burglar Alarm systems to mark up layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge for installation and service of various CCTV systems to markup layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge for installation and service of various Access Control Systems, including door hardware to markup layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge for installation and service of various Audio/Visual systems to mark up layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Use knowledge for pulling cables, wires and other necessary preparation scope of work to markup layouts and draft bids for customers.
· Studies and learns about the various systems that the Company furnishes, installs and services to ensure bids drafted are accurate for scope of work, layouts, and bill of materials.
· Honest and thorough documentation of all paperwork is a requirement while maintaining Company Confidentiality policies and standards.
· Maintain positive attendance in accordance with jobs that are scheduled to be completed.
· Provide friendly, knowledgeable and respectful customer service.
· General knowledge of electronics, components and devices.
· Comply and follow all Safety Standards, Laws and Regulations always.
· Takes initiative by communicating with other departments and collaborating with team members.
· Ability to answer questions regarding estimates, proposals and orders and provide accurate information.
· Ability to work in various temperatures and working conditions.
· Other assigned duties.
Skills/Qualifications/Work Conditions:
- 1> year experience in security, CCTV and Access Control installation and troubleshooting preferred
- 2> years’ experience in administrative position pref
- 2 > years’ experience in similar role strongly preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Certifications in related field strongly preferred
- Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and driver’s license (MVR) check, clean, clear and valid Arizona Driver’s License
- Must obtain and keep current any required Licenses required by law
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
- Professional in appearance and presentation, abides Company uniform policy and wears proper Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) at required locations
- Ability to be an effective team member through strong productivity skills while assisting team members
- May be required to work overtime without advance notice and must be able to work a flexible schedule
- Good organizational skills
- Maintain Company property in good working order
- Office-based with occasional site visits as required.
- Standard working hours, with flexibility required for project deadlines.
- Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
- Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
- Occasional lifting and/or carry up to 65 pounds and push up to 100 pounds
- Will be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective equipment and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others
- Must be able to maintain visual acuity and alertness for long periods of time including long periods of driving a motor vehicle
- Must be able to comply with Form I-9 for confirmation of employment authorization by E-verify.
WORK HOURS:
· Full time position Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm
PAY, BENEFITS & PERKS:
· Hourly position and rate are based on experience
· Bi-weekly, direct deposit every other Friday
Medical, Dental, Life and Voluntary Accidental Insurance
Matching 401k plan – 100% match up to 4% to eligible full-time employees
· 125 Health plan - adds more to your pocketbook
· 40 hours paid vacation after one year
80 hours paid vacation after three years
· Six Paid Holidays
· Arizona Sick Pay benefits
· Company parties throughout the year and fun themes
· Team building events
· Mileage reimbursement
· Employee recognition program (voted by peers) with bonus incentives
LOCATION:
· Shop is in Peoria with quick access to the 101
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
· Valid Arizona Driver's License and Reliable Source of Transportation
· Pass a background check
· Pass a drug test
· Professional attire and follow company uniform policy
If Langston Security sounds like a fit for you and you want a place to call home and not just a place you have to go every day, then .........
WHAT'S NEXT?
At Langston Security & Integration, LLC we are intent on setting people up for success, by matching a person’s strengths and talents with the right job. When that happens, it’s a win for our people and our organization!
As part of our efforts to do that, we ask candidates to complete two assessments: The Predictive Index Behavioral and Cognitive Assessments.
The assessments take about 6 - 20 minutes in total to complete, and reveal a person’s natural, hard-wired strengths and learning style and from that, more about which roles in our organization would be the best fit for you.
These assessments do not provide a yes or no answer to any candidate and are merely one part of our process of getting to know candidates better.
Click on the link below to take the assessments.
https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/0K7Z/EstimatorLSI
To progress further in the interview process you must complete both the behavioral and Cognitive assessments.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Qualified candidates can expect a call or email to have a telephone questionnaire scheduled.
Thank you for your interest and we are looking forward to meeting our future candidates!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $31.25 - $43.26
Salary : $31 - $43
