Alarm & Suppression Estimator

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation & holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle (job applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Alarm & Suppression Estimator who will prepare proposals for fire alarm and suppression systems. You will perform bid layouts, material takeoffs, vendor pricing, and write quotes while coordinating with sales, operations, and design staff to meet fixed bid dates.

The role requires NFPA code knowledge, strong math, and 5+ years estimating or designing related systems. Travel overnight may be required; a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing or estimating fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes and ability to read/interpret/apply them.
• Ability to create alarm & suppression layouts and perform material take-offs.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with independent judgment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; meet deadlines.
• Work effectively within a team and independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience meeting deadlines and safety compliance.
• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform bid layouts.
• Complete material takeoffs.
• Obtain vendor pricing.
• Write quotes.
• Perform basic calculations and code research.
• Read, interpret, and apply NFPA requirements.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and design staff.
• Produce timely estimates per fixed bid dates.
• Provide status reports for planning meetings.
• Enter data into operating systems and update Compass.
• Model the company values in daily work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Strong math skills

Excellent verbal and written comm.

Self-starter with independent judgment

Strong organizational and time mgmt

Teamwork and independent work

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or business administration (preferred)

High School diploma or GED

CFPS certification (preferred)

NICET certification in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression (preferred)

5+ years in estimating or designing industrial fire alarm/suppression or related systems (preferred)

Tools

Siemens

Gamewell FCI

Honeywell

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

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.
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA Code.
• Ability to create alarm & suppression layouts and perform material take-offs.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to use independent judgement.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to deliver high quality results by deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Great attention to detail.
• Experience working against deadlines and an excellent track record of completing projects on time.
• Proven dedication to safety compliance and safe work practices.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Ability to maintain valid driver’s license and drive to job sites.
• 5+ years of experience estimating or designing industrial fire alarm and suppression applications, or CCTV, access control, intercom, or security systems preferred.
• NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field preferred.
• Experience with low voltage systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Security) and alternative suppression systems (Clean Agent, CO2, Water Mist) preferred.
• Electrical experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturers such as Siemens, Gamewell FCI, Honeywell, or other propriety systems preferred.
• License for area of expertise preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or business administration 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)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment:

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement:

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.