Fire Alarm Service Estimator

About Us

Regional Fire Protection, part of the Guardian Fire Services family, is on a mission to protect lives and property with trusted Fire & Life Safety Solutions. Regional Fire Protection delivers comprehensive fire and life safety solutions to customers throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, offering installation and maintenance services for fire sprinkler systems, alarm systems, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and more.

Responsibilities

• Grow the customer base by working with the Manager and Coordinator to follow up on leads and strengthen relationships with current customers.
• Work with the Coordinator to capture discrepancy work from inspection reports and provide quotes to customers.
• Provide contract cost after the first-pass design, including the material list, other fees, and any risk assessment.
• Work with vendors to secure the best pricing.
• Work with the Manager to establish the sell price.
• Provide the finished quote or bid to the Manager for approval.
• Consult with the Coordinator and Manager to establish timelines for complex contracts when the customer has the required timeline.
• Provide required documentation to assigned Field Supervisor after receipt of the signed contract.
• Send the contracts awarded to Design and modify the material list before providing it to the Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Technician, Salesperson or estimating in the fire alarm industry
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA and NEC Code
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and estimating software
• Ability to create basic fire alarm layouts and perform material take-offs
• 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
• Able to walk construction sites and heavy industrial sites including climbing stairs and ladders
• Desire to learn estimating strategies and techniques and how they would support corporate objectives

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a base + commission structure
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Training and growth opportunities to help advance your career