Security Design Estimator

Post Date

Sep 08, 2025

Location

Gaithersburg,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20879
US
Nov 09, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

DC0-8b7a0e4f-8e2e-40de-a3c1-f0a14a335685

Pay Rate

$80k - $110k (estimate)

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Design build position – must be able to walk customer sites and design solutions identifying all necessary parts and pieces and write a scope of work from scratch.
Evaluate and analyze project costs, ensuring all estimates are detailed and accurate.
Leverage knowledge of security systems (e.g., surveillance, access control) to optimize cost estimates and strategies.
Understand market trends and industry pricing to highlight competitive advantages in bidding.
Collect and analyze quotes for materials, equipment, and labor; resolve discrepancies in costs.
Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure the project scope aligns with estimates.
Regularly update and refine estimating procedures to maintain efficiency and accuracy.

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Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications:

Strong familiarity with blueprints and security system designs; ability to interpret complex plans.
3+ years of experience in estimating for security systems, including video surveillance, intrusion detection, and access control. Prefer prior security field technician experience.
Proficiency in estimation software and tools.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively advocate for our solutions during the bidding process.
Detail-oriented, with a track record of delivering precise and reliable cost estimates under tight deadlines.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.