Fire Alarm Estimator

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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.

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

* Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA Code.

* Ability to create alarm & suppression layouts and perform material take-offs.

* 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.

* License for area of expertise preferred.

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

* Training and Career Development

* Company vehicle (if job applicable)

* Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer