Fire Alarm Estimator

About the role

The Fire Alarm Estimator will be responsible for estimating and preparing proposals for fire alarm systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform bid layouts
• Complete material takeoffs
• Obtain vendor pricing
• Write quotes
• Perform basic calculations and code research and assist other estimators as needed
• Read, learn, interpret, and apply code requirements pertaining to job specifications
• Work with sales, operations, and design staff as needed to interpret project specifications
• Produce timely and accurate estimates according to fixed bid dates/schedules
• Produce status reports and act as a key participant in planning meetings
• Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems and update Compass regularly
• Model the way and act in accordance with the Company's Core Values at all times
• Perform other duties as required and or assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing or estimating fire alarm systems
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA Code
• Ability to create alarm & suppression layouts and perform material take-offs
• Strong math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to use independent judgement
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to deliver high quality results by deadlines
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
• High School diploma or GED
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Great attention to detail
• Experience working against deadlines and an excellent track record of completing projects on time
• Proven dedication to safety compliance and safe work practices
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally
• Ability to maintain valid driver's license and drive to job sites

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating or designing industrial fire alarm and suppression applications, or CCTV, access control, intercom, or security systems
• NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field
• Experience with low voltage systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Security)
• Electrical experience
• Experience with manufacturers such as Siemens, Gamewell FCI, Honeywell, or other propriety systems
• License for area of expertise

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk/computer station and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Requires manual dexterity for typing and using a mouse
• Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders occasionally
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites
• Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, hard hats, and escape packs occasionally on job sites
• Minimal lifting, pushing, or pulling required
• Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees