Fire Alarm Estimator

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. NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field preferred. 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr