Job description
Senior Fire Alarm Estimator
Job Location: Nashville, TN
FLSA Status: Exempt
FIRE ALARM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The Senior Estimator – Fire Alarm Systems role is focused on the support of Beacon’s Sales Team in the procurement of Fire Alarm and Life Safety construction projects. This position will provide cost estimation and create SOW in response to Fire Alarm estimating requests.
The ideal candidate will have industry experience and knowledge of the configuration and design of Fire Alarm Systems as well as some knowledge of Security System Design and Installation.
Duties & Responsibilities: Process estimating requests and maintain a schedule of ongoing estimates.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Process estimating requests and maintain a schedule of ongoing estimates working directly with Fire Alarm Division Manager.
- Read and interpret project documents such as blueprints and specifications.
- Conduct risk analysis and identify contract variables and unique requirements.
- Develop job takeoffs based on required material and labor.
- Work with material vendors and product partners to obtain competitive project pricing.
- Create project scope of work based on project requirements and site conditions.
- Present cost estimates to company stakeholders and participate in review discussions.
- Maintain up to date database for pricing and system component model numbers.
- Analyze projects to determine unique cost drivers.
- Maintain orderly documentation and hand off awarded projects to project management team.
- Perform Take-offs
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Fire Alarm system configuration and design standards.
- NICET III (Preferred).
- Experience programming.
- CAD Experience (Preferred).
- Familiar with structured cabling, intrusion, video surveillance and access control systems.
- Knowledge of local building codes and cabling standards
- Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
- Take-offs
- Familiar with Commercial, Industrial, High-rise, fire alarm applications.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint.
- Task oriented mindset instead of work schedule based.
- Possess good communication skills.
Benefits:
- 100% of the employee’s cost paid by the employer following 60 days
- Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Short and Long-Term disability insurance.
- Health Savings Plan with employer contribution.
- 401k with employer contribution.
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid weekly
- Paid holidays
- Job referral bonus
Other:
- Associates degree or relevant work experience in Fire Alarm and Security Systems
- Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs.
- Must pass background check and drug screening
- Must have a safe driving history
*A job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Fire Alarm: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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