Estimator (Gta or Calgary) - Toronto, Canada - Paladin Technologies

Paladin Technologies

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Paladin Technologies has emerged as the largest complex systems integrator in Canada.

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.

We are 100% Canadian-owned and operate nationally.

The experts that make up Paladin's teams stay at the forefront of the changing technology landscape through continued training, complex client projects, and company support.

As Paladin continues to grow, we continue to provide our employees with exciting challenges and a rewarding career.

The Estimator performs discovery and analysis of business needs to define client requirements.

This position works in conjunction with Account Executives and the Project Management team to determine technical requirements for project work and to ensure fit and suitability of our product offering within the client environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare high level system designs in a thorough and professional manner during the presales cycle. Design work may include conducting site surveys and device markups, network architecture design, server loading, writing technical narratives and proposals, and preparing bills of materials to be submitted with the quotation.
Produce detailed design drawings and technical descriptions of physical security, other building technologies and the supporting networking, server, and storage architectures in collaboration with owners and their representatives.
Develop postsale design documents and SharePoint folders that will guide program and project stakeholders with bill of materials validation and reconciliation, providing advice on alternatives where required based on availability of parts and operational requirements.
Develop financial estimates using preexisting templates and price list for multiple project sizes, independently and in collaboration with Paladin Technologies sales, marketing, and project management professionals
Work with Account Executive to ensure a consistent pricing strategy, methodology, and forecasted profitability, following established guidelines and contract parameters.
Multitask and manage time effectively to prioritize projects, tasks, and meetings as necessary
Identify, establish, and document processes to support design efficiency and scalability through development and maintenance of new and existing standards related to programs and projects.
Develop productive relationships with clients and key stakeholders which will build respect and confidence in the organization's capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of three years of design experience in the information technology and integrated security systems.
Field experience in construction and implementation of physical security systems and low voltage technologies is an asset
An understanding of and experience with fundamental concepts pertaining to IP networks, low voltage electronics, power, and communications.
Ability to create and edit design drawings, spread sheets, program sheets and projects handover documentation.
A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fastpaced environment
Postsecondary education from an accredited college, university, or technical institution in Business, Construction Management, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Registration with a professional engineering organization is an asset
Highly developed analytical and problemsolving skills
Motivated selfstarter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concepts

APPLICATIONS:

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.

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 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.

Our team is the best in the industry, always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape. Through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagu