Job Description
Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, and results-driven Administrative Estimator to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will provide support to our Sales, Design and Estimating Teams. You will be supporting and involved with our local, regional, global and vertical market accounts by providing sales and administrative support. This role is a great entry point for individuals looking to build a career in sales or estimating within the electronic physical security space. As an Administrative Estimator, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.
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Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. You are detail-oriented, motivated, organized, and eager to learn. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You are collaborative, adaptable, and excited to take the first step toward growing a career in sales or estimating.
Who We Are
With 20 years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. Our company is built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, service-based systems integrator. We take pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”
Draft accurate and professional proposals using standardized Convergint and/or customer templates.
Review project plans, specifications, and drawings to determine scope and requirements.
Assist with and prepare cost estimates for small high volume/low complexity projects.
Assist with the creation of proposals and estimates for larger, more complex, multi-site projects.
Assist with project delivery and administration of multiple installation projects throughout their life cycle.
Collaborate with sales teams to gather project details and ensure proposals meet customer requirements.
Work with a team to meet specific requirements unique to key accounts and projects.
Administer project setup in financial system, project management application.
Act as central information source by maintaining, communicating, and distributing proposal and estimate details in conjunction with company and client requirements.
Utilize estimating tools and software to calculate basic costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
Maintain organized records of proposals, project scopes, and customer details for reporting and follow-up purposes.
Support the sales team by completing quick-turn proposals and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
Learn and understand the fundamentals of access control, CCTV, and other physical security systems to produce accurate and competitive estimates.
Communicate with vendors to gather material pricing as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
What You’ll Need
Strong ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Service skills and awareness for customer care/satisfaction.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Willingness to learn estimating tools, processes, and physical security systems.
Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and manage multiple small tasks.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with sales and internal teams.
A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and grow.
Company Benefits
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:
10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
Fun & Laughter Day Off
Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
Life insurance & Disability Plan
Wellness Program
401K Matching Plan
Colleague Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary and compensation plan
Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
Corporate Social Responsibility Day
Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
Paid parental leave
Requirements:
Education: High school diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experience: 1-3 years of experience in sales support, administrative support, estimating, or a related field.
Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,0000
Please note that this job posting includes salary information for the assigned target market range within the primary geographic region the requisition is posted. If the position is posted in multiple locations or is a remote position, the salary range may vary. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, and location, as well as the individual skills, experience, certifications, specific licenses, and education of the applicant.
Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
This posting is expected to remain open until 4/3/2026
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