Electrical Estimator, Commercial Fire & Life Security

ABF Security; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Employer paid disability and life

401(K) with company match

Profit sharing

Company social events

Wellness initiatives

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

ABF Security in Fenton, Missouri, seeks a relationship-builder with experience in electrical design and estimation or a hands-on technician ready to move into an estimator or sales-focused role in our Commercial Division. This stable, thriving organization emphasizes growth with no glass ceilings and a collaborative culture.

You will build relationships and develop opportunities across fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, intrusion and integrated systems by prospecting, referrals, and

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.
• 2+ years of relevant fire protection/system design experience (nice to have).

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

Read plans

Customer communication

Project management

Sales mindset

Education

NICET Level II or higher

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Full-Time, Onsite

ABF Security, a leader in residential and commercial security, fire, access control and entertainment systems across the region, is looking for a relationship-builder experienced with construction projects, electrical systems design and estimating, or an experienced technician looking to move out of the field and use their knowledge on the estimator or sales side of the business to join our Commercial Division at our Fenton, Missouri headquarters. At ABF, we know our success is a result of our employees – and our leading-edge technology, the highest standards or quality and service and our outstanding people make ABF Security the industry’s employer of choice.

If you know electrical estimation and/or design, construction project processes or have been an in-the-weeds technician with the hands-on knowledge and the ability to build rapport with Commercial clients and prospects – and you enjoy a dynamic, fun workplace culture with a stable, thriving organization with no glass ceilings on growth or development opportunities, we want to talk to you!

A great background for an Electrical Estimator, Commercial Fire & Life Safety:

• Experience with electrical design and projects, or experience with construction projects and building proposals
• A technician looking to move out of the field and apply that hands-on experience in an estimator and sales-focused role

What you will do:

• 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

What you bring:

Required:

• 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

Nice to Have:

• 2+ years of relevant fire protection/system design experience
• NICET Level II or higher
• Strong knowledge of fire/building codes and NFPA requirements relevant to the work
• Experience with floor-plan/CAD/design software

Competitive compensation with plenty of growth potential, full training, Paid Time Off and paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, accident, and employer paid disability and life insurance that starts on the 1st of the month following a start date, 401(K) with company match, profit sharing, company social events and wellness initiatives, certification reimbursement and more!

ABF Security is An Equal Opportunity Employer: ABF does not discriminate against candidates, employees or former employees and encourages women, minorities, veterans and those with disabilities to apply.

Learn more about us and the services we provide at www.abfsecurity.com.