Company: Paladin Technologies
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:09:38 GMT
Job description: As an Estimator with Paladin Technologies, your main responsibility will be to maximize the award of profitable contracts by leading estimating and bid administration activities. You will work closely with the Sales, Design, and Project Management team to ensure that our customers are provided with the highest quality service.As an Estimator II, you will immediately impact the design and proposal process. You will report to the Director, Infrastructure & AV. This role is about collaborating with our sales and marketing team to convert the client’s technology requirements into captivating and successful proposals.Ideal candidates will represent Paladin in a professional manner that aligns with our values of leadership mindset, people development, team, and client focused. A typical day could see you responding to an RFP, holding client meetings, working with project teams during installation, or planning for the closeout of a project.Responsibilities:
- Prepare cost budgets based on drawings, specifications, and other relevant materials
- Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and PMO to develop cost estimates for labour and logistics and detailed BOM
- Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
- Analyze and communicate costs through analysis of labor, material, and time requirements
- May need to Engage subcontractors to augment Paladin’s areas of expertise to provide a complete solution
- Obtain best product prices from manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors
- Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, establishing networks
- Coordinating bid proposal development with all relevant stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
- At least one year of experience in commercial AV systems.
- Product knowledge such as but not limited to Crestron, Biamp, Q-Sys, Extron, Logitech, HP, Cisco
- Well organized
- Self-Starter
- Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint Etc.
- Audio Video experience: 2 years (Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- CTS, CTS-D (Asset)
- Structured Cabling estimating and Design (Asset)
- Security systems such as CCTV, Intrusion Alarms and Access Control estimating and Design (Asset)
- Sales experience: 2 years (Asset)
Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly in English) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers
- Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment
- Working Conditions: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.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. 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. 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 across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,600 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. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Powered by JazzHR
As an Estimator II at Paladin Technologies, your primary role is to secure profitable contracts through effective estimating and bid management. Collaborating with teams in Sales, Design, and Project Management, you will transform client technology needs into compelling proposals. Key daily tasks include preparing cost budgets, analyzing project requirements, engaging subcontractors, and coordinating proposal development.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze cost budgets and estimates.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and sales teams.
- Communicate costs effectively and manage relationships with suppliers.
- Maintain technical knowledge through workshops and publications.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of experience in commercial AV systems and relevant product knowledge.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications like CTS, experience in structured cabling and security systems, and sales experience.
Working Conditions:
- A clean and orderly office environment with low to moderate noise levels.
Paladin Technologies, a North American leader in technology integration, values diversity and accommodates all candidates throughout the application process.
