Access Control Estimator - NIC Partners

NIC Partners is an employee-owned IT solutions provider transforming Southern California’s educational campuses. Creating a trusting, secure educational environment that supports schools in their mission of nurturing productive learners is at the heart of what we do at NIC Partners. For over two decades, we’ve dedicated our expertise and commitment towards enhancing the digital and physical security of K-12 educational campuses in Southern California.

As part of our benefits package, we offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, vacation, sick, and 11 paid holidays. Our empowering work environment values your “Can-Do” attitude and proactive approach, fostering professional growth and continuous innovation. As a team member, you’ll enjoy a positive, collaborative atmosphere and have a direct stake in our success through our unique ESOP structure. Are you ready to make an impact and grow with a company that values your contributions? Apply today and embark on a rewarding career with us.

• Utilizes estimating tools (Accubid) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems effectively to maintain communication records, track leads and create quotes
• Updates job knowledge by studying new product descriptions participates in training opportunities
• Meets bid schedules and deadlines, working within very strict timeframes
• Manage multiple projects/estimates and have a high level of organization
• Responds to Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP)
• Demonstrates a high skill level in interpreting blueprints, plans, specifications, drawings, proposals, contracts and other project documents
• Performs presales job walk to determine materials, time and resources needed to complete the job, flags potential problem areas, reviews options, and proposes solutions to account managers based on customers’ requirements
• Document and diagram the hardware that was identified on the job walk
• Creates detailed, accurate bill of materials (BOM’s), scopes of work, and labor and material cost estimates, budgets and rough order magnitude
• Produces detailed floor plan, enlarged space designs, schematic diagrams and detailed pathway designs, including appropriate system concepts, calculations, layout, sizing, selections, specifications, and coordination for support installation inside/outside structured cabling/camera infrastructure projects from Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Contacts vendors and conducts price comparisons to pull together the best materials for the best price to get the job done
• Develops “redline” or schematic level pricing based on limited design information
• Attends pre-bid meetings/conferences with customers
• Attends project turnover meetings with sales and project management as required to cover all details and expectations of project as they were designed.
• Supports operational efforts to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of all project related testing, certification, warranty submittals, drawings, as builds and deliverables as specified by the Project and Department Managers

• Abides by the rules in our Code of Conduct when working on customer sites
• Responds and reacts professionally, promptly and courteously to customers
• Attends required meetings for collaboration and communication efforts
• Adheres to and participates in NICP’s continuous performance management processes, including performance evaluations and monthly one-on-one meetings with manager
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Works alternate schedules, as needed, to accommodate customer and operational project schedules and goals (including early morning, late nights, or overnight visits)
• Works additional hours, on-call/after-hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or to fulfill travel obligations.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, standards and safety rules
• Performs other duties/responsibilities, as required or assigned by the manager

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, technical or related field, preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years’ experience in field, design and estimating projects in the structured cabling, low voltage and access control industry

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