Fire Alarm Estimator & Systems Designer

ECC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Training & Development opportunities

Laptop provided

Payroll every Friday

Merch stipend

Job summary

Electronic Contracting Company (ECC) is seeking a knowledgeable Fire Alarm System Engineer to develop accurate estimates and proposals for our Fire/Life Safety business. You will review project drawings, specs and customer requirements while collaborating with Sales, Engineering and Operations to ensure code-compliant, well-scoped and competitively priced solutions.

Candidates with fire alarm estimating, field, design, or project management experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree/technical education preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years in fire alarm systems, fire/life safety, electrical construction, estimating, design or project management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, and fire alarm drawings and specs.
• Strong math/analytical skills to develop material and labor estimates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business apps.
• Ability to learn ECC estimating, CRM, quoting and project-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, bid documents and other project requirements.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for material, equipment, labor and subcontractors.
• Perform device counts and takeoffs from construction drawings.
• Determine required fire alarm equipment and components.
• Review specs for performance, manufacturers, testing and documentation.
• Evaluate existing systems for additions or migrations; identify risks and gaps.
• Gather pricing from manufacturers, distributors, subcontractors and vendors.
• Develop labor estimates based on scope and project requirements.
• Prepare scopes of work, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions and clarifications.
• Review estimates with Sales and operations before submission.
• Participate in pre-bid/site surveys and scope-review meetings.
• Assist Sales with technical questions during proposals.
• Support value-engineering while maintaining code compliance.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mathematical & analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration across departments

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical education in electronics, electrical systems, construction, engineering technology

Tools

Fire alarm estimating software

ECC estimating CRM

Quoting systems

Job description

Electronic Contracting Company (ECC) is seeking a knowledgeable Fire Alarm System Engineer to develop accurate estimates and proposals for our Fire/Life Safety business. You will review project drawings, specs and customer requirements while collaborating with Sales, Engineering and Operations to ensure code-compliant, well-scoped and competitively priced solutions.

Candidates with fire alarm estimating, field, design, or project management experience are encouraged to apply.