Senior Estimator

Location: Torrance, CA (Onsite with local travel)

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly motivated, charismatic, and experienced Estimator III to support a nationwide sales team from their Torrance, CA office. This position sits within the Engineering & Estimation Department (EED) and plays a critical role in supporting both Sales and Engineering through technical consultations, system design, and proposal development.

This role has a strong focus on Physical Security Systems and Enterprise IT Network Infrastructure, requiring deep technical expertise, customer-facing communication skills, and the ability to independently deliver accurate, high-quality estimates and proposals.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience designing and estimating video surveillance, access control, and supporting network infrastructure, including switching, routing, wireless backhaul, server environments, and physical layer systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-sales meetings with clients and internal teams to identify, define, and document solution requirements
• Serve as a technical interface between manufacturers, suppliers, customers, purchasing teams, and internal stakeholders
• Review and interpret RFPs, RFQs, SOWs, specifications, construction drawings, and floor plans
• Design and estimate physical security solutions, including video surveillance, access control systems, and supporting infrastructure
• Prepare detailed written documentation from meetings, calls, site walks, and scope reviews
• Develop comprehensive bills of materials (BOMs) and accurate cost estimates
• Create conceptual and design drawings using tools such as IPVM or Bluebeam
• Evaluate and design supporting infrastructure, including:
  • Network switching and routing
  • Wireless backhaul
  • Server and storage environments
  • Structured cabling systems
• Review proposals and BOMs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and technical integrity
• Support Operations teams during project execution by addressing technical questions
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and handoffs
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to develop scalable, reliable, and standards-based system architectures

Required Qualifications

• Proven ability to independently perform a Level III Estimator role
• 8+ years of experience designing or estimating enterprise IT network infrastructure and physical security systems
• Strong expertise in video surveillance and access control system design
• Solid understanding of:
  • Network switching and routing
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Server infrastructure
• Experience supporting physical security systems within enterprise IT environments
• Knowledge of physical layer infrastructure, including fiber optics, copper cabling, and pathway systems
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret RFPs, specifications, and construction drawings
• Demonstrated ability to design systems that improve functionality and scalability
• Strong attention to detail with proactive problem-solving skills
• Understanding of project management principles and project lifecycles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service mindset

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with physical security platforms such as:
  • Verkada
  • Brivo
  • Hanwha
  • Axis
  • Avigilon
• Experience with Aruba and Cisco switching platforms
• Experience designing wireless backhaul solutions for surveillance or remote connectivity
• Experience with server-based video management systems (VMS)
• Prior field or installation experience with network or physical security systems
• Familiarity with structured cabling systems, including fiber and horizontal copper infrastructure

Preferred Certifications

• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
• Manufacturer certifications in video surveillance, access control, networking, or wireless technologies
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, Aruba, or physical security manufacturer certifications

Work Environment & Travel

• Approximately 80% onsite work at a desk
• Approximately 20% local travel for customer job walks and site visits
• Local travel to job sites is required

This is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA.

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Our partnership with this Client goes back 2 decades. Over the last 2 years, we have built on this foundation and earned exclusive business for all of their technology positions. We are now having managed services conversations with this Client because of how well we have shown up with top IT talent.We have great relationships with the owners as well as with all of executive leadership at this organization. We are positioned very well, can provide timely feedback, and high odds of a successful interview.Our Client is an IT Managed Services Provider that brings 35 years of industry experience to the table. They design, build, and maintain best-of-breed systems, including networks, security, data center, wireless, cloud, audiovisual, and managed solutions. They leverage technology to improve business outcomes. Their main customers in the Greater Los Angeles and San Diego areas include many local area hospitals, military bases, ports, and various schools. Many of their upcoming projects will revolve around the 2028 Olympics. They are preparing SoCal to be a fully digital and connected City.our Client offers free HMO medical benefits for yourself or they also offer PPO as an option you can pay into. They offer dental and vison benefits as well. 401k, matching 10%. Paid holidays, sick time, and PTO.

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.