Engineer Estimator

Job Title Typical Duties: Technical Acumen: Estimate, design and respond to formal bids Review and interpret construction documents, wiring and schematic diagrams and schedules Provide technical design support for sales and field personnel Be open minded and able to suggest new products for both existing and new customer. Proactive in following up on proposals both verbally and in writing. Ability to write Cost Proposal in a professional manner. Strong computer skills, including but not limited to creating spreadsheets, cost proposal and project bids using software. Strong verbal and written skills. Candidate must be able to demonstrate a sense of leadership in negotiations and critical thinking. Able to work in a team environment or individually with little direct supervision. Industry professionals holding RCDD, NICET, PSP, CPP and/or LEED certifications are encouraged to apply. All work is performed to RFI standards and quality techniques are practiced. Maintain accurate project information with in RFI shared files and system. Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities without supervision. Capacity to organize workload for effective implementation. Be knowledgeable of current industry standards and emerging technologies. Other duties deemed necessary. Customer Service & Communications Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in providing customers and Project Managers with detailed progress updates, delays/ impacts, safety concerns, and any other information that will aid in achieving a successful project outcome. Work proactively and in a positive manner with all co-workers. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner to resolve RFI, Client, or other inquiries and/or requests. Maintain communications with customers and sales executives to resolve customer issues. Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Safety & Accountability: Adherence to all RFI Safety Policies; Work at required heights utilizing ladders, scaffolding, lifts, or other. Consistently keeps work area clean and free of potential hazards. Ability to complete work and solve problems in a timely manner. Provide reports to management. Adhere to procedures and standards in system design for quality installations. Education, Work Experience and Requirements: Field experience with low voltage systems in a construction environment and excellent computer skills desired. Minimum of two years industry experience working with Fire Alarms and Life Safety Systems systems required. Electronics/Construction Management certification a plus. BSEE or equivalent a plus. Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Ability to lift occasionally and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or customers. Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment. Ability to stand and work on a ladder; must have the ability to reach and work overhead Pay Range: $45-65 Hourly