Project Manager​/Estimator; Electronic Security

Position: Project Manager/Estimator (Electronic Security)
Reports To:

Director of Project Management and Estimation
Number of Direct Reports:  None

Location:

Primarily office-based with regular travel to project sites across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (overtime may be required from time to time)
Base Salary: $90,000 to $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Most new hires are expected to start between $90,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications and relevant industry experience.
Vacancy Status:  This position has become available due to an internal transfer. The previous incumbent has moved to a new role within the company, and this posting reflects a backfill for ongoing operational needs.
About ABC Security Access Systems  ABC Security Access Systems is a trusted provider of integrated security solutions, serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1938. With more than 85 years of industry experience, we support a wide range of commercial, industrial, institutional, and government clients.
Our capabilities span both electronic and mechanical security. We design, install, and service access control systems, video surveillance (CCTV), intrusion alarms, intercom systems, automatic door operators (ADOs), doors and frames, architectural hardware, and locksmithing solutions.
We deliver these systems through both project-based installations and long-term service and maintenance agreements. Monitoring services are offered in partnership with leading third-party providers.
Our team collaborates closely with clients, consultants, and contractors from planning through execution and ongoing support. We are committed to ensuring smooth project delivery and long-term system performance across every site we serve.
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Position Overview  The Project Manager/Estimator (Electronic Security) supports ABC Security’s operations by delivering accurate project estimates and managing full-cycle execution of awarded security system projects. This role ensures projects are competitively priced, technically compliant, and executed on time and on budget, while maintaining alignment with client expectations and company standards. By overseeing labour, materials, subcontractors, and system integration, the Project Manager/Estimator plays a critical role in sustaining profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction across commercial, institutional, industrial, and multi-residential sectors.

Key Responsibilities   Pre-Award Estimating and Design Support
Collaborate with the Sales team to review project opportunities and prepare competitive, code-compliant estimates.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and site conditions to define scope and develop pricing for labour, materials, and subcontractors.
Provide preliminary system design support, including equipment selection, layout input, and compliance validation.
Identify design conflicts, constructability concerns, and scope gaps early in the bid process.
Attend pre-bid walkthroughs and meetings as required.
Prepare detailed bid submissions including pricing sheets, technical clarifications, compliance matrices, and responses to RFIs, including statement of work and exclusion.
Maintain and improve estimating tools, templates, and cost libraries.
Own estimate-to-actual performance and margin protection post-award
Project Execution and Coordination   Plan, execute, and control projects in accordance with PMO workflows and templates
Review awarded project documents and developed execution plans based on scope, schedule, and available resources.
Submit or assist with project-specific documentation such as submittals, compliance packages, permits, and site onboarding paperwork as required.
Coordinate installation execution using internal technicians and subcontractors; ensure labour assignments align with scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
Collaborate with internal departments to secure materials, manage procurement timing, and prepare equipment for deployment, including staging and pre-assembly.
Coordinate job site logistics including delivery schedules, access restrictions, and trade sequencing.
Conduct site inspections…