Fire Protection Estimator - Special Projects

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical, dental, short-term,

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Estimator to prepare complete bids for projects. The role requires coordinating with in-house trades and subcontractors, laying out fire protection systems for takeoffs, and contributing to bid strategies.

The estimator will work within a team on deadlines and site visits when needed. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in large fire protection construction, 1–2 years in estimating, and strong MS Office and NFPA code familiarity.

Qualifications

5+ years' experience in large fire protection construction projects or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrate knowledge and efficiency in fire protection hydraulic calculation software.
General understanding of NFPA codes that relate to the Fire Protection industry (NFPA 13, 14, 20, 24).
Understanding and capable of laying out Fire Protection systems.

Responsibilities

Review construction documents including instructions to bidders, scope of work and general conditions.
Lay out fire protection systems to create accurate bid takeoffs.
Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work.
Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via email or FTP.
Develop bid strategies and participate in pre-bid meetings/site visits.
Enter estimate into cost control system and participate in turnover meetings with operations.

Skills

Fire protection experience

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Education

AAS or BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

NFPA codes knowledge

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
Dental Insurance Plan
Vision Insurance Plan
401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website. ACIBuilds.com

Summary/Objective

The Fire Protection Estimator will be responsible for providing complete estimates for bids on projects assigned.

Essential Functions

Review all construction documents including instructions to bidders, scope of work and general conditions
Ability to lay out fire protection systems in order to create an accurate bid takeoff
Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work
Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via company ftp website and/or email
Assist in development of bid strategies
Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits which may result in travel time on occasions
Review take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
Review in detail subcontractor and vendor quotations for full compliance with the plans and specifications
Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals
Assist in negotiating subcontracts and procurement of materials and equipment
Enter estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the operations team
Experience with Fire Protection industry standards, including shop fabrication
Experience in providing budgets, estimates, construction schedules, and manpower projections
Must be able to meet critical deadlines
Work as part of a team and coordinate scope of work between in-house trades (Sprinkler, Sheet Metal, Electrical, etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

Required

5+ years' experience in large fire protection construction projects or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-2+ years' Estimating/Pre-Construction experience
Demonstrate knowledge and efficiency in fire protection hydraulic calculation software
General understanding of NFPA codes that relate to the Fire Protection industry. NFPA 13, 14, 20 and 24
Understanding and capable of laying out Fire Protection systems
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to meet critical deadlines
Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
Must be available to work assigned schedules

Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:

Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
Position will require visits to construction and industrial work sites

Physical Demands

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines. Site visits will require walking through existing buildings, industrial plants and/or on-going construction sites. This will involve stairs and at times ladders on multiple floors/levels.

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