Experienced Low Voltage Estimator – Fire Alarm Systems

arksysinc; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms/Uniform Assistance

Education Assistance

Opportunity for Growth

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ARK Systems is seeking an Experienced Electrical/Electronic Systems Low Voltage Estimator to join our team in Frederick, MD. The role involves estimating fire alarm systems by interpreting detailed plans and specifications to calculate costs, time, and materials for projects.

You will price labor and materials, perform take-offs, and prepare proposals while maintaining current pricing in our systems. A strong background in life safety, construction practices, and MS Office tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 3 years of electric/electronic training.
• Prefer 2–5 years of Life Safety Systems estimating experience.
• Construction accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Installation and prior construction experience are a plus.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, Access and other software.

Responsibilities

• Prices labor and materials for fire alarm systems based on designs, specs, drawings and codes.
• Take-offs from drawings to determine devices and prepare customer proposals.
• Maintain and archive proposals and bids for future actions.
• Maintain computer pricing databases with current products.
• Attend site surveys with sales to determine needs for selling/installing a job.
• Fill out material requisition forms.
• Assist the sales department on technical and installation issues.

Skills

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Electrical & fire codes

Security, card access, CCTV knowledge

Read contract drawings & specs

Electrical/electronic background

Installation practices/construction

Positive attitude & teamwork

Education

High school diploma

3 years electric/electronic training

2–5 years Life Safety Systems estimating

Construction accounting experience (preferred)

Installation/construction experience

MS Office/Access proficiency

Job description

ARK Systems is seeking an Experienced Electrical/Electronic Systems Low Voltage Estimator to join our team in Frederick, MD. The role involves estimating fire alarm systems by interpreting detailed plans and specifications to calculate costs, time, and materials for projects.

You will price labor and materials, perform take-offs, and prepare proposals while maintaining current pricing in our systems. A strong background in life safety, construction practices, and MS Office tools is expected.