About this role
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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. • 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