Estimating Technician

Preconstruction Estimating Technician

Founded in 1945, Eastern Fire has grown from a small, family-owned business into a leading provider of fire protection services in the Northeast United States. Renowned for its reliability, expertise, and comprehensive service offerings, including design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems, Eastern Fire remains dedicated to protecting lives and property, continually evolving to meet the challenges of a fast-changing industry while maintaining the core values of integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction instituted by its founders.

As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Preconstruction Estimating Technician to support the Sprinkler Contracts Estimating Department at our office in Auburn, ME. As an Estimating Technician, you will play a critical role in our fire protection team by evaluating fire sprinkler system requirements for various construction and renovation projects. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining valuable relationships with our current and potential customer base, analyzing blueprints, performing site visits, and preparing detailed cost estimates for sprinkler systems, ensuring compliance with all national and local fire safety codes. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to provide accurate and competitive proposals. Effective communication and leadership skills, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in estimating software are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contact customers and potential customers to determine fire protection needs and evaluate installation options with collaboration from senior estimators and project managers.
• Build relationships with customers to capture a full range of fire protection services throughout all departments.
• Assist in developing and carrying out sales strategies.
• Prepare estimates and bid proposals based on evaluation of construction documents.
• Perform preliminary survey of existing buildings to determine costs associated with the installation of fire protection services.
• Provide project management duties when assigned.
• Maintain information in multiple databases used by the estimating department.

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, clients, external vendors and other business associates. Clearly communicates directions and information. Speaks effectively before groups as well as individuals. Must have good interpersonal skills. Cognitive discipline.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Education and/or Experience:

• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training

As part of the DU Family of Companies, we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.

Why Choose DU Family of Companies?

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay rates for experienced professionals, ensuring your skills are recognized and rewarded appropriately.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy an industry-leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and additional perks, ensuring your health and well-being are taken care of.
• Strength of the Family: The Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies, with over 30 locations across the East Coast and Midwest, epitomizes the strength of a team-first mindset. Embracing a culture of collaboration, we unite to share knowledge, resources, and best practices across our network of branches. This collective approach strengthens us as a cohesive group, amplifying our impact far beyond what any individual business unit could achieve alone.
• Backed by APi Group: As a subsidiary of APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation headquartered in Minnesota, we provide the financial stability and support needed for success. Benefit from world-class training and leadership development opportunities, backed by a powerhouse in the Fire Life Safety & Security industry.
• Long-Term Career Relationships: Many of our employees have been with us for 20+ years! We believe in investing in the right people, fostering enduring professional relationships that benefit both individuals and the company alike. Join us and become part of a community where your dedication is recognized and valued for the long term.
• Values Match: We prioritize hiring individuals whose values align with ours. Our commitment to value-driven recruitment is a cornerstone of our People/Talent Development Operating Code.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.