Fire Protection Estimator - Commercial Construction

Atlantic Constructors•Newport News, VA

18d

About The Position

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count! Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years. Summary/Objective: The Fire Protection Estimator will be responsible for providing complete estimates for bids on projects assigned.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in large fire protection construction projects or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-2+ years' Estimating/Pre-Construction experience
Demonstrate knowledge and efficiency in fire protection hydraulic calculation software
General understanding of NFPA codes that relate to the Fire Protection industry. NFPA 13, 14, 20 and 24
Understanding and capable of laying out Fire Protection systems
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to meet critical deadlines
Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
Must be available to work assigned schedules

Nice To Haves

AAS or BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other related discipline
Prior military experience

Responsibilities

Review all construction documents including instructions to bidders, scope of work and general conditions
Ability to lay out fire protection systems in order to create an accurate bid takeoff
Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work
Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via company ftp website and/or email
Assist in development of bid strategies
Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits which may result in travel time on occasions
Review take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
Review in detail subcontractor and vendor quotations for full compliance with the plans and specifications
Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals
Assist in negotiating subcontracts and procurement of materials and equipment
Enter estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the operations team
Experience with Fire Protection industry standards, including shop fabrication
Experience in providing budgets, estimates, construction schedules, and manpower projections
Must be able to meet critical deadlines
Work as part of a team and coordinate scope of work between in-house trades (Sprinkler, Sheet Metal, Electrical, etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned