As a Sales Estimator l with Paladin Technologies, your main responsibility will be to maximize the award of profitable contracts by leading estimating and bid administration activities. You will work closely with the Sales, Design, and Project Management team to ensure that our customers are provided with the highest quality service.

　　Ideal candidates will represent Paladin in a professional manner that aligns with our values of leadership mindset, people development, team, and client-focused. A typical day could see you responding to an RFP, holding client meetings, working with project teams during installation, or planning for the closeout of a project. Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.

　　Responsibilities 

　　Prepare cost budgets based on drawings, specifications, and other relevant materials

　　Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and PMO to develop cost estimates for labor and logistics and detailed BOM

　　Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents

　　Compute and communicate costs through analysis of labor, material, and time requirements

　　Engage subcontractors to augment Paladin’s areas of expertise to provide a complete solution

　　Obtain best product prices from manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors

　　Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, establishing networks

　　Coordinating bid proposal development with all relevant stakeholders

　　Success Factors

　　Project Management: Understand project management fundamentals and develop designs that accurately reflect project specifications and deliverables.

　　Effective Planning & Problem Solving: Understand project requirements and parameters and determine most cost-effective solutions to deliver.

　　Accountability: Take personal ownership of the accuracy, reliability, and credibility of project estimates.

　　Agility: Adjust and pivot to changes with ease.

　　Communication: Use common vocabulary to transmit information with consistency and clarity.

　　Bilingual ( French and English ) is considered an asset.

　　Desired Experience

　　Previous and progressive experience as an Estimator in the low voltage industry with demonstrated success completing complicated estimates/designs involving access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, IP networks, intercom, duress, and/or structured cabling.

　　Experience estimating projects worth between $250K-$500K or larger

　　Experience working with some or all the following systems is preferred:

　　Access Control - LenelS2, Software House, Avigilon, Kantech, Genetec, AMAG, RBH

　　CCTV – Milestone, Avigilon, Genetec,

　　Intrusion – Bosch, DSC, DMP, Senstar, Southwest Microwave,

　　Network Switching – Cisco, Ruckus, HPE,

　　RTLS – Actall, Guard RFID,

　　Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) – Schneider, Omron

　　Experience in a technical sales role or system design would be considered an asset.

　　Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and project / quoting software

　　Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical, or equivalent would be considered an asset

　　Excellent organization and attention to detail

　　Access Control - LenelS2, Software House, Avigilon, Kantech, Genetec, AMAG and RBH - considered assets

　　CCTV - Milestone, Avigilon, Genetec - considered assets

　　Intrusion - Bosch, DSC, DMP, Senstar, Southwest Microwave - considered assets

　　Network Switching - Cisco, Ruckus, HPE - considered assets

　　RTLS - Actall, Guard RFID - considered assets

　　Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - Schneider, Omron - considered assets

　　Structured cabling - Belden, CommScope, Corning, Panduit - Considered assets

　　Door Hardware - any- considered assets

　　In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act (AODA), Paladin Technologies will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. 

　　Company Info:

　　Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources. Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,500 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 858-668-1705 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request. We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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