Fire Alarm Estimator — Growth & Perks

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Alarm Estimator to develop proposals for fire alarm systems. You will perform bid layouts, material takeoffs, vendor pricing, and quotes, while applying NFPA codes to project specs.

Collaboration with sales, operations and design staff ensures accurate, timely estimates. The role requires 2+ years estimating or designing industrial fire alarm/suppression systems, with NICET certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing or estimating fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA code reading, interpretation, and application.
• Ability to create alarm and suppression layouts and perform material take-offs.
• Experience with low voltage systems; electrical experience preferred.
• NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bid layouts and complete material takeoffs.
• Obtain vendor pricing and write quotes.
• Perform basic calculations and code research for estimations.
• Read, interpret, and apply project specifications and NFPA requirements.
• Produce timely, accurate estimates per fixed bid dates and schedules.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and design staff as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent judgement

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

NICET certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Alarm Estimator to develop proposals for fire alarm systems. You will perform bid layouts, material takeoffs, vendor pricing, and quotes, while applying NFPA codes to project specs.

Collaboration with sales, operations and design staff ensures accurate, timely estimates. The role requires 2+ years estimating or designing industrial fire alarm/suppression systems, with NICET certification preferred.