Fire Alarm Estimator

Location:

Bryan

,

Texas

Category:

Sales

Type:

Full time

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The Fire Alarm Estimator will be responsible for estimating and preparing proposals for fire alarm systems. They will deliver quality products and services which meet or exceed customer and industry standards, to develop customer relationships, and to estimate the costs of projects thoroughly and accurately.

Job Description Summary:

The Alarm Estimator will be responsible for estimating and preparing proposals for fire alarm 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

Education/Qualification:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience estimating fire alarm systems
  • Located in either the Austin, Belton, College Station or Houston, TX area
  • NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field preferred
  • Experience with manufacturers such as Siemens, Gamewell FCI, Honeywell, or other propriety systems preferred
  • CFPS certification (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) is a plus

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)

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer