Fire Alarm Estimator

Skyline Communications, Inc; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Medical and dental insurance

10 days paid time off and 10 holidays

Simple IRA with company match

Professional certification and培训 reimb

Job summary

Skyline Communications, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Estimator & Designer to support medium and large commercial projects from bid through final acceptance.

You will serve as a technical resource for project managers during pre-construction, ensuring code-compliant designs and accurate takeoffs. The role requires NICET Level III certification, NFPA/code expertise, and experience with AHJs in western Washington.

Qualifications

• NICET Level III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, IFC, NEC and local fire alarm codes.
• Experience estimating and designing medium/large commercial fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Fire Alarm Estimating. Review plans and bid docs to develop takeoffs and labor estimates for proposals.
• Fire Alarm System Design. Design code-compliant systems and prepare shop drawings and calculations; coordinate with architects, AHJs, and PMs.
• Pre-Construction Support. Act as a code expert during permitting and pre-construction.

Skills

Fire alarm estimating

Fire alarm design

AHJ coordination

Pre-construction support

Education

NICET Level III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Tools

Bluebeam

Fire CAD

Siemens Fire Alarm Systems

Job description

Skyline Communications delivers telecommunications, security, and life-safety systems for commercial and government customers across Washington state. For more than 25 years, we have built long-term relationships by putting customers first and creating a challenging, collaborative, and enjoyable workplace. As we expand our fire alarm capabilities to provide a complete low-voltage offering, we are seeking an experienced fire alarm professional to help grow our life-safety team.

We’re looking for a Fire Alarm Estimator & Designer for medium and large systems. The successful candidate will support projects from bid through final acceptance, serving as a technical resource for project managers during the pre-construction phase. This role is well suited to someone with fire alarm design construction sales experience who enjoys working in a challenging and fun workplace.

Responsibilities

• Fire Alarm Estimating. Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate material takeoffs and labor estimates to prepare detailed proposals.
• Fire Alarm System Design. Design code-compliant fire alarm systems for commercial and institutional projects. Prepare shop drawings, riser diagrams, battery calculations, voltage-drop calculations, and sequences of operation. Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and project managers, and develop permit and submittal packages for customers and AHJs.
• Pre-Construction Support. Serve as a code expert and technical resource through the permitting phase of construction.

Required Qualifications

• NICET Level III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, IFC, NEC, and applicable local fire alarm codes
• Experience estimating and designing medium and large commercial fire alarm systems including networked systems, smoke control, mass notification, and voice evacuation systems
• Ability to produce compliant fire alarm system designs and submittal packages in Bluebeam. Experience with Fire CAD is a plus.
• Experience working with AHJ’s in western Washington for design approval and inspections.
• Outside sales, customer development, or account management experience are a plus.
• Experience estimating fire alarm projects from plans and specifications including ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and sequence of operations as required to develop system designs
• Experience with Siemens or other major fire alarm systems, including design, programming, startup, and troubleshooting is a plus
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

• $110,000 - $125,000 based on experience and certifications
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Medical and dental insurance
• 10 days paid time off and 10 holidays, PTO increases with tenure
• Simple IRA with company match
• Professional certification and training reimbursement