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Estimator - Electronics Security - Dallas Texas
Company: Allied Universal - Technology Services Location: Dallas, Texas
Posted On: 05/07/2024
OverviewWhen you join the Allied Universal - Technology Services, you are joining one of the fastest growing security systems integrators in North America. Build your career within a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment that combines leading-edge technology solutions - electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, emergency communications, robotics, drones, and other smart tech innovative solutions - with physical security solutions to safeguard our clients and our communities. We offer an array of opportunities - service technician jobs, installation technician jobs, security installation jobs, engineers, and project manager jobs to name a few. Start your career with us today! We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!Job DescriptionAllied Universal is hiring a Solutions Architect II to support the achievement of sales goals through direct pre-sales support, providing high-quality, innovative, cost-effective technical---solutions---that meet or exceed our customer's needs in a professional manner. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions
- Generation of technical scopes of work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for technical solutions and associated cost estimates
- Manage estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, management, and customer teams
- Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant solutions
- Research emerging technologies in support of security integration solutions
- Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, and equipment pricing during estimating process
- Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and/or product partners
- Support the Sales Team in customer-facing ROI (Return on Investment) discussions and technical presentations
- Understanding construction divisions as they relate to electronics safety and security for RFP responses.
- Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma required; bachelor's degree in related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- A minimum of 7 years relevant experience with integrated electronic security solutions or 5 years of experience in a pre-sales support or engineering position
- Industry technology certifications such as PSP, CCNA; or product specific certification in Access Control and IP Video platforms
- Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, IP configuration, CCNA or equivalent certification, is preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of certification
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; capable of managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to communicate with stake holders via email, over the phone, and in person is required
- Ability to maintain sensitive information
- Ability to obtain any state licensing requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word)
- Ability to travel (20% - 30%) on an as needed basis
- Utilizing a PDF editing - creation tool such as Bluebeam for device plotting and team collaborations. BENEFITS:
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