
Solutions Estimator
Columbia, MDFull-time$71–97K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Convergint seeks a full-time Solutions Estimator to prepare cost estimates and proposals for large-scale RFPs, greenfield projects, and complex scopes, particularly for programmatic customers. The role bridges entry-level estimators and senior design and estimating professionals, with ownership of medium-to-large opportunities. The estimator works across sales, engineering, procurement, and project management and supports strategic projects in areas including data centers, healthcare, utilities, and education.
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Description
Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results-driven, and forward-thinking Solutions Estimator to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will bridge the gap between entry-level estimators and more senior design and estimating professionals by preparing accurate cost estimates for large-scale RFPs, greenfield projects, and complex scopes. This role focuses on programmatic customers, requiring technical expertise, project ownership, and a collaborative approach. As a Solutions Estimator, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.
For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. 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 want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Solutions Estimator.
Who We Are
With 20 years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great 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”
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Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for medium to large-scale RFPs, greenfield projects, and complex scopes including global accounts and vertical markets such as data centers, healthcare, financial institutions, utilities, and education.
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Bridge the gap between entry-level estimating and senior design and estimating professionals, taking ownership of medium-to-large opportunities with programmatic customers.
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Analyze project requirements, specifications, and technical documents to understand scope, risks, and deliverables.
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Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure estimates reflect accurate costs, resources, and timelines.
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Evaluate project scopes, interpret blueprints, analyze costs, and make decisions that significantly impact pricing and project feasibility.
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Participate in site walks, pre-bid meetings, and technical discussions to fully assess project needs and unique requirements.
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Source pricing from vendors, subcontractors, and partners for materials, labor, and services to meet project specifications.
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Identify scope gaps, project risks, and value engineering opportunities to provide innovative solutions.
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Prepare professional and competitive proposals that include technical details, pricing, and justification for Convergint’s value proposition.
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Work with installation teams to ensure feasibility and accuracy of estimates.
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Apply industry knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements.
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Track project costs, potential risks, and margins to optimize pricing strategies.
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Stay updated on security technology, industry standards, and product pricing.
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Ensure estimates align with company pricing strategies and market competitiveness.
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Prepare and present accurate proposals to internal and external customers.
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Assist in managing the estimating process for programmatic and recurring customers to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with program objectives.
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Support Solutions Architects and other senior leaders on large, strategic, or specialized projects.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
What You’ll Need
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2-3 years of experience in estimating, project management, or system design, within electronic physical security (access control, CCTV, intrusion).
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Experience with large-scale RFPs, greenfield opportunities, and programmatic customer projects.
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Strong understanding of vertical market requirements, such as healthcare, data centers, government, education, and financial/banking institutions.
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Ability to read and analyze construction documents, drawings, specifications, and technical scopes.
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Proficiency in estimating software, Excel, and project collaboration tools.
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Knowledge of materials, labor costs, and subcontractor coordination for physical security systems.
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Ability to identify risks, recommend value engineering solutions, and ensure profitability goals are met.
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Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, customers, and vendors.
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Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering results.
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:
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10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
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Fun & Laughter Day Off
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Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
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Life insurance & Disability Plan
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Wellness Program
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401K Matching Plan
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Colleague Assistance Program
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Tuition reimbursement
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Competitive salary and compensation plan
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Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
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Corporate Social Responsibility Day
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Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
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Paid parental leave
Requirements:
Education: College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experience: 2-3 years in estimating, project management, or system design for physical security projects.
Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site (https://www.convergint.com/careers/career-opportunities/) to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
The anticipated compensation of this position is $71,000 - $97,000 annual salary.
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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,601 open Estimator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$71–97K/yr
- Maryland median$90–149K/yr43 salary ranges
- US median$95–151K/yr1,721 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $84K, is 30% below the Maryland median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Estimator salary ranges in Maryland.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 53 open Estimator jobs in Maryland and 2,601 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
- CDM Smith18 open
- Gerber Collision & Glass9 open
- Kiewit5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Estimator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,102 postings).
- Education
- 388 of the 2,601 open Estimator jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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