Job Description:
*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
The Alarm & Suppression Estimator will be responsible for estimating and preparing proposals for fire alarm & suppression 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.
Education/Qualification:
* 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.
* 5+ years of experience estimating or designing industrial fire alarm and suppression applications, or CCTV, access control, intercom, or security systems preferred.
* NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field preferred.
* Experience with low voltage systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Security) and alternative suppression systems (Clean Agent, CO2, Water Mist) preferred.
* Electrical experience preferred.
* Experience with manufacturers such as Siemens, Gamewell FCI, Honeywell, or other propriety systems preferred.
* License for area of expertise preferred.
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or business administration preferred.
* CFPS certification (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) is a plus
Other Duties:
* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
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*Benefits and Perks:*
* Excellent pay
* Medical, dental, vision
* Company paid life insurance
* Company paid short term disability
* 401K with employer match
* Paid vacation and company holidays
* Company vehicle (if job applicable)
Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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