John C. Suarez
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
High-performing professional with 22 years of experience delivering high-impact work in the security industry. Skilled in developing strong internal and external relationships to facilitate collaborative achievement of high-priority goals. Confident in ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and leverage skills in engineering, Designing and estimating, to enable team success. Committed to lifelong learning and going the extra mile to contribute to facilitating continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solution Estimator
Convergint Technologies
2023.06 - Current
- 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.
- Bridge the gap between entry-level estimating, and senior design and estimating professionals, taking ownership of medium-to-large opportunities with programmatic customers.
- Analyze project requirements, specifications, and technical documents to understand scope, risks, and deliverables.
- Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure estimates reflect accurate costs, resources, and timelines.
- Evaluate project scopes, interpret blueprints, analyze costs, and make decisions that significantly impact pricing and project feasibility.
- Participate in site walks, pre-bid meetings, and technical discussions to fully assess project needs and unique requirements.
- Source pricing from vendors, subcontractors, and partners for materials, labor, and services to meet project specifications.
Systems Design Engineer/Estimator
Alliance Bldg. Security
2019.02 - 2020.07
- Conduct Site Surveys and bid walk through meeting as needed.
- Create Cut Sheets Submittals for projects from Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Creates subcontractor scopes of work and negotiates pricing with subcontractors.
- Work with project management and other operations team members in the workflow process.
- Attend internal project kick-off meetings as required.
Physical Security/Structure Cabling Estimator
Southwest Networks
2016.07 - 2018.09
- Perform site surveys and interact with SWN Customers, Business Partners, and Distributors.
- Develop project estimates and technical scopes of work.
- Train technicians on proper electronic security device methods, standards, and procedures.
Sales Design/Engineer
Knight Security Systems
2015.06 - 2016.07
- The primary responsibility of the Sales Design/Engineer is to provide support to the Sales team during the sales process and ensure a seamless transition of a sold project from Sales to Operations.
- Provide Sales with an on-site presence to ensure that the scope of work and bid provided by KSS.
- Provide input to the sales force as far as the optimal equipment and technologies required for each job.
System Design Engineer
MSA System Integration
2014.05 - 2015.02
- Achieved budget goals by assembling and directing the project team to stay within the target margins.
- Delivered training to the project team on policies, standards, and procedures in everyday project activities.
- Served as the administrative focal point for project problem resolution and escalation, ensuring project deliverables were consistent with customer expectations.
- Design and Engineer a security project based on project Specifications, Bid requirements, and hence a fully functional and innovative security system.
- Design and Develop point to point wiring diagrams for each project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology (CAD)
COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS
Associate in applied science - Drafting Technology & Architectural Development
ISLAND DRAFTING & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Skills
- System Design Engineer
- Application Engineer/Project Estimator
- CADD Designer (Auto-Cad)
- Project Management
- Structure Cabling Estimator
- Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
Certification
- Software House C-Cure 9000/AC9001
- Avigilon Level 1 & 2
- Fluidmesh Networks
- Optellios Fiber Patrol FP1100-X
- Revit/ BIM 360 (Fundamental)
- Pro-Watch
- DMP XR100/500
- AutoCAD 2023
- Genetec-Synergis
- A/V (Crestron)
- Genetec-Omnicast
- Lenel/S2 Security
- Bluebeam Revu
- Brivo/Eagle Eye
Timeline
Solution Estimator
Convergint Technologies
2023.06 - Current
Systems Design Engineer/Estimator
Alliance Bldg. Security
2019.02 - 2020.07
Physical Security/Structure Cabling Estimator
Southwest Networks
2016.07 - 2018.09
Sales Design/Engineer
Knight Security Systems
2015.06 - 2016.07
System Design Engineer
MSA System Integration
2014.05 - 2015.02
Associate in applied science - Drafting Technology & Architectural Development
ISLAND DRAFTING & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology (CAD)
COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS