Fire Alarm Estimator

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible/all

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking an experienced estimator to design and estimate fire alarm and related systems. You will perform bid layouts, material takeoffs, and vendor pricing, while ensuring NFPA compliance and timely quotes.

Collaboration with sales, operations, and design teams is essential to interpret project specifications and meet fixed bid deadlines. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of estimating or design experience in industrial fire alarm and suppression, or CCTV/access

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years designing or estimating fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA code requirements and project specs.
• Ability to create alarm and suppression layouts and perform take-offs.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with independent judgement and teamwork.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook; able to meet deadlines.
• High school diploma or GED; NICET preferred; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform bid layouts and material takeoffs.
• Obtain vendor pricing and write quotes.
• Produce timely and accurate estimates for fixed bid dates.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and design staff.
• Enter data into Compass and update records regularly.
• Research codes and apply NFPA requirements to specs.
• Travel to job sites as needed and meet deadlines.

Skills

Estimating

Math skills

Communication

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Teamwork & independence

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

5+ years estimating/designing industrial fire alarm/suppression or related systems

NFPA code familiarity

NICET certification preferred

Ability to travel overnight occasionally

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform bid layouts.
• Complete material takeoffs.
• Obtain vendor pricing.
• Write quotes.
• Perform basic calculations and code research and assist other estimators as needed.
• Read, learn, interpret, and apply code requirements pertaining to job specifications.
• Work with sales, operations, and design staff as needed to interpret project specifications.
• Produce timely and accurate estimates according to fixed bid dates/schedules.
• Produce status reports and act as a key participant in planning meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems and update Compass regularly.
• Model the way and act in accordance with the Company’s Core Values at all times.
• Perform other duties as required and or assigned.

Education / Qualification

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing or estimating fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA Code.
• Ability to create alarm & suppression layouts and perform material take-offs.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to use independent judgement.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to deliver high quality results by deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Great attention to detail.
• Experience working against deadlines and an excellent track record of completing projects on time.
• Proven dedication to safety compliance and safe work practices.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Ability to maintain valid driver’s license and drive to job sites.
• 5+ years of experience estimating or designing industrial fire alarm and suppression applications, or CCTV, access control, intercom, or security systems preferred.
• NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field preferred.
• Experience with low voltage systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Security) Electrical experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturers such as Siemens, Gamewell FCI, Honeywell, or other propriety systems preferred.
• License for area of expertise preferred.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk/computer station and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Requires manual dexterity for typing and using a mouse.
• Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders occasionally.
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites.
• Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, hard hats, and escape packs occasionally on job sites.
• Minimal lifting, pushing, or pulling required.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary.

Benefits and Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us

Since 1946, we have been an industry leader with a reputation for putting our customers and our people first.

We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture –they're how we treat our customers and each other.

We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you – our customer – as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.