Fire Alarm Estimator

Shambaugh-; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son in Indiana seeks a Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Estimator to prepare competitive bids and support the delivery of complex fire protection projects. This role develops project scopes, bid packages, and cost estimates for fire alarm, gas suppression, and special hazard systems, collaborating with customers and project teams.

A background in fire protection, engineering technology, construction management, or estimating is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in Fire Protection industry preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in project estimating preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with current and future clients through marketing and other strategies.
• Develop scope of work and preliminary bid drawings from customer information.
• Site surveying of bid projects with pictures and accurate dimensions.
• Develop high-level design calculations of systems estimated.
• Project take-offs in estimating program.
• Some project management responsibilities (track progress, change orders).
• Review engineered drawings for accuracy with the project estimate.
• Develop detailed scope letters for each bid.
• Perform contract review and checklist for each project sold.
• Monitor project cost reports and address issues.
• Communicate with customers throughout project duration.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Technical skills

Electrical interest

Education

Engineering/Construction degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Estimator to prepare competitive estimates and support the delivery of complex fire protection projects. This position works with fire alarm, gas suppression, and special hazard systems, developing project scopes, bid packages, and cost estimates while collaborating with customers and project teams. Candidates should have strong technical and organizational skills, experience reviewing construction drawings and specifications, and the ability to manage multiple projects. A background in fire protection, engineering technology, construction management, or project estimating is preferred.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with both our current and future client base through marketing and other key strategies.
• Develop detailed and accurate scope of work and preliminary bid drawings based upon information received from customer.
• Perform detailed and informative site surveying of their bid projects with pictures and accurate dimensions.
• Develop high-level design calculations of systems estimated.
• Project take-offs in estimating program.
• Some project management responsibilities. (Track project progress, change order maintenance, etc.).
• Review all engineered drawings for accuracy with the project estimate.
• Develop detailed scope letters custom to each individual project bid.
• Perform contract review and checklist for each project sold.
• Continuously find new and creative ways of marketing their key customer base.
• Continuously monitor all project job cost reports and make sure they are staying on top of any visible issues.
• Follow up communication with customers during the entire duration of each project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent work experience. Examples include Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Technology, and Construction Management degrees.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Fire Protection industry preferred.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in project estimating preferred.
• Good computer skills (Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word).
• High electrical interest.
• AutoCad experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Excellent communicator in both written and verbal form.
• Self-motivated individual with great organizational skills.
• Only applicants who possess the minimum qualifications will be considered.
• Candidates must successfully complete employment background check.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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