Electrical Estimator, Commercial Fire & Life Security
About the role
ABF Security, a leader in residential and commercial security, fire, access control and entertainment systems across the region, is looking for a relationship-builder experienced with construction projects, electrical systems design and estimating, or an experienced technician looking to move out of the field and use their knowledge on the estimator or sales side of the business to join our Commercial Division at our Fenton, Missouri headquarters. At ABF, we know our success is a result of our employees – and our leading-edge technology, the highest standards of quality and service and our outstanding people make ABF Security the industry’s employer of choice. If you know electrical estimation and/or design, construction project processes or have been an in-the-weeds technician with the hands-on knowledge and the ability to build rapport with Commercial clients and prospects – and you enjoy a dynamic, fun workplace culture with a stable, thriving organization with no glass ceilings on growth or development opportunities, we want to talk to you!
- Experience with electrical design and projects, or experience with construction projects and building proposals
- A technician looking to move out of the field and apply that hands-on experience in an estimator and sales-focused role
Responsibilities
- Build relationships and develop new opportunities involving fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, intrusion and integrated systems through prospecting, referrals, networking and customer education
- Work with customers, estimators, designers and operations to turn field conditions and project requirements into practical, code-aware solutions that can be sold and installed successfully
- Survey sites, review plans/specifications and lead technical discovery
- Develop system concepts, estimates, proposals and scope narratives
- Prepare or coordinate layouts, shop drawings, submittals, battery calculations and voltage-drop calculations
- Coordinate with customers, engineers, architects, AHJs and construction trades
- Identify scope changes and support change orders
- Own follow-up and maintain visibility into your pipeline and forecast
- Stay engaged from opportunity development through handoff and project coordination
Requirements
- Ability to read plans and understand construction coordination
- Strong customer communication, presentation, organization and project-management skills
- A sales mindset: curiosity, follow-through, accountability and comfort asking for the business
Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant fire protection/system design experience
- NICET Level II or higher
- Strong knowledge of fire/building codes and NFPA requirements relevant to the work
- Experience with floor-plan/CAD/design software