Fire Alarm Estimator

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Mobile, AL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Alarm & Suppression Estimator will be responsible for estimating and preparing proposals for fire alarm & suppression systems. This role involves performing bid layouts, completing material takeoffs, obtaining vendor pricing, and writing quotes. The estimator will also perform basic calculations, code research, and interpret code requirements pertaining to job specifications. Collaboration with sales, operations, and design staff is essential to interpret project specifications and produce timely and accurate estimates according to fixed bid dates/schedules. The position requires producing status reports, participating in planning meetings, and maintaining accurate entries into operating systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing or estimating fire alarm systems.
• Ability to create alarm & suppression layouts and perform material take-offs.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience estimating or designing industrial fire alarm and suppression applications, or CCTV, access control, intercom, or security systems preferred.
• Experience with low voltage systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Security) and alternative suppression systems (Clean Agent, CO2, Water Mist) preferred.
• Experience with manufacturers such as Siemens, Gamewell FCI, Honeywell, or other propriety systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bid layouts.
• Complete material takeoffs.
• Obtain vendor pricing.
• Write quotes.
• Perform basic calculations and code research.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed