Estimator

Eagle Fire; Kennesaw (GA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Eagle Fire Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Estimator to review bid documents and drawings and prepare detailed cost estimates for fire alarm projects.

You will work with sales, management, and operations to produce timely proposals and turnover awarded projects. The ideal candidate has NICET certification and 3–5 years in fire alarm or related fields, strong takeoff skills in labor and materials, and proficiency with Bluebeam and the company quoting system.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of fire alarm, low-voltage, construction estimating, or related experience.
• NICET certification preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and electrical drawings.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and COMPANY quoting system.

Responsabilités

• Review bid opportunities, confirm scope, requirements, and deadlines.
• Review drawings/specs to prepare complete estimates and cost breakdowns.
• Perform labor/material takeoffs; estimate costs for labor, materials, equipment, subs.
• Develop estimates using Bluebeam and the quoting system; prepare project cost breakdowns.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing and include costs in estimates.
• Identify assumptions and exclusions; coordinate with management before proposals.
• Manage multiple bids and communicate progress to team.
• Attend weekly bid-review meetings; prioritize bid activity.
• Prepare materials for turnover to project management upon award.
• Maintain certifications or licenses via continuing education.
• Follow company safety and procedures; stop unsafe acts.

Connaissances

Estimating

Bid management

Communication

Organization

Read drawings

Team collaboration

Formation

NICET certification in fire alarm systems

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Bluebeam

Company quoting system

MS Office

Description du poste

About Us:

Since 1987, Eagle Fire Inc. has become a top-tier provider of comprehensive fire protection services, including fire sprinkler systems, life safety services, special hazards systems, fire alarm services, access control systems, fire protection systems management, and fire extinguisher sales and service. Our expertise caters to commercial, industrial, government, and mercantile facilities.

Join Our Growing Team:

As we expand across VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, TN, and TX, we’re enhancing scheduling consistency and ensuring faster customer response times. Join us for promotional growth and career advancement opportunities in the dynamic field of fire protection and life safety.

Position Overview:

Eagle Fire is seeking a Fire Alarm Estimator to review bid documents and construction drawings and prepare detailed estimates for fire alarm projects. Estimates include labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs. This role works closely with sales, management, and operations to support timely, accurate proposals and the successful turnover of awarded projects.

Benefits:

In addition to standard benefits, new employees are eligible for Eagle Fire Perks:

• $2,000 Employee Referral Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review assigned bid opportunities received through the team sales inbox and confirm project scope, requirements, and deadlines.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and quotations to prepare complete cost estimates within the bid schedule.

• Perform labor and material takeoffs and estimate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

• Use Bluebeam and the Company quoting system to develop estimates and prepare project cost breakdowns.

• Obtain and review vendor and subcontractor pricing and incorporate applicable costs into estimates.

• Identify scope questions, assumptions, and exclusions and coordinate with management and sales before submitting proposals.

• Manage multiple assigned bids and communicate progress and deadlines to the team.

• Participate in weekly team meetings to review bid activity and priorities.

• Assemble estimate materials for turnover to project management when projects are awarded.

• Complete continuing education necessary to maintain certifications and/or licenses required for the position.

• Follow all Company standards, procedures, and safety policies, including exercising the authority to stop unsafe acts.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of relevant experience in fire alarm, low-voltage systems, construction, estimating, sales, or a related field preferred.

• Fire alarm technician experience, including a transition into estimating or sales, is valued.

• NICET certification in fire alarm systems preferred; relevant experience and certification will be considered together.

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, electrical drawings, and fire alarm drawings.

• Practical knowledge of fire alarm systems and applicable fire alarm codes and standards.

• Understanding of labor and material takeoffs and the ability to prepare detailed project cost estimates.

• Ability to use Bluebeam and learn the Company quoting system.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and bid deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with vendors, customers, and team members at all levels of the Company.

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office programs.

Candidates with experience reading construction drawings and the ability to learn fire alarm estimating are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements:

• Maintain compliance with the Company’s Controlled Substances and Alcohol Standard.

• Ability to sit for extended periods.

• Ability to use a telephone, computer, and other office equipment.

• Ability to review electronic and printed project drawings and documents.

Eagle Fire Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.