BID and Estimating Engineer

BID and Estimating Engineer

The future of security is coming, are you ready to be a part of it? With an unmatched combination of tech-led innovation and expertise, we're poised to redefine the industry and help make the world a safer place. At Securitas Technology we are united by our purpose of helping make your world a safer place, we're passionate about protecting businesses and communities around the world with the latest in cutting-edge security technology.

We are searching for a BID and Estimating Engineer to join our design team based in Ireland with a technical background in Security or Electronic Security. This is the ideal opportunity for someone who has some experience and is ready for the next step. We will provide you with the support and training you require to be a success, come join a company that is growing and grow your career with us.

This is a hybrid position that will require 1-2 days in the Dublin office and European travel may be required.

• Formulate an engineered estimate and or budget for new and existing clients that shall be provided by consultants, engineers, construction managers, and general contractors and from in-house Sales Representatives, Key Account Representatives and or Project Managers.
• Estimate installation costs in conjunction with Implementation Operations, Service Operations, Internal Labor, and External Labor.
• Review of Field Site Survey documents and drawings.
• Supports the RFI, RFP, RFQ as needed.
• Create estimates and budgets for access control, intrusion, VMS, intercom, PSIM, and structured cabling systems.
• Review architectural, electrical, telecommunication, security engineering floor plans, riser drawings, device schedules, detail drawings, interconnect, and closet layout drawings.
• Interpret specifications, addendums, revisions, sketches, and Scope of work.
• Create a detailed list of clarifications, exclusions & compliance on a per project basis
• Work with Bid manager, project managers and design consultants for creating change orders on existing and ongoing projects.
• Manage assigned projects, maintain deadlines and compliance requirements for each project.
• Build and maintain a good relationship with coworkers, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Support and represent the business in its internal and external efforts and overall mission to lead from the front and increase the quality and standards.
• In-frequent visits to jobsites are required. Minimal overnight travel maybe required.

• A technical background in Security or Electronic Security.
• EU citizen (please note sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.
• Good electrical aptitude and understanding, with the ability to read schematics and drawings.
• Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision.
• Good understanding of workload and the requirements to maintain commitments.
• Ability to assemble all cost aspects of a project and challenge labor bids from subs for various labor categories.
• Strong computer skills including exposure to MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Bluebeam would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of construction industry conventions would be advantageous.
• Valid clean driver's license required.