Fire Alarm Estimator at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Pflugerville, Texas

Job Description:

*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
*Job Description Summary:*
The 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

*Education/Qualification:*  

* Minimum 2 years of experience estimating fire alarm systems

* Located in either the Austin, Belton, College Station or Houston, TX area

* NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field preferred

* Experience with manufacturers such as Siemens, Gamewell FCI, Honeywell, or other propriety systems 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

*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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