Fire Protection Estimator - Special Projects

Fire Protection Estimator

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.

The Fire Protection Estimator will be responsible for providing complete estimates for bids on projects assigned. Essential functions include:

• 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.

Required:

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 adhere to all company policy and procedures. Must be available to work assigned schedules.

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:
Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Position will require visits to construction and industrial work sites. Physical Demands:
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines. Site visits will require walking through existing buildings, industrial plants and/or on-going construction sites. This will involve stairs and at times ladders on multiple floors/levels. Travel:
May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight).

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

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation/gender identity, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.