Commercial Electrical Estimator - Fire & Life Safety

ABF; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full training

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Company social events

Wellness programs

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

ABF Security, a regional leader in residential and commercial security, is seeking an Electrical Estimator for its Commercial Division in Fenton, MO. This onsite role blends design, estimation and sales activities to develop and win fire & life safety and integrated systems projects.

You will read plans, survey sites, prepare estimates and coordinate with engineers and trades, driving practical, code-aware solutions and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Ability to read plans and understand construction coordination.
• Strong customer communication, presentation, organization and project-management skills.
• A sales mindset: curiosity, follow-through, accountability and comfort asking for the business.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and develop new opportunities involving fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, intrusion and integrated systems through prospecting, referrals, networking and customer education.
• Work with customers, estimators, designers and operations to turn field conditions and project requirements into practical, code-aware solutions that can be sold and installed successfully.
• Survey sites, review plans/specifications and lead technical discovery.
• Develop system concepts, estimates, proposals and scope narratives.
• Prepare or coordinate layouts, shop drawings, submittals, battery calculations and voltage-drop calculations.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, architects, AHJs and construction trades.
• Identify scope changes and support change orders.
• Own follow-up and maintain visibility into your pipeline and forecast.
• Stay engaged from opportunity development through handoff and project coordination.

Skills

Plan reading & coordination

Customer communication & presentation

Sales mindset

Education

NICET Level II or higher

Tools

CAD/design software

Job description

ABF Security, a regional leader in residential and commercial security, is seeking an Electrical Estimator for its Commercial Division in Fenton, MO. This onsite role blends design, estimation and sales activities to develop and win fire & life safety and integrated systems projects.

You will read plans, survey sites, prepare estimates and coordinate with engineers and trades, driving practical, code-aware solutions and strong customer relationships.