Fire Protection Estimator - Special Projects

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free medical/dental/vision insurance
Disability & Life insurance
401(k) match
Health Savings Plan
Wellness programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Fire Protection Estimator to prepare comprehensive bid estimates for complex projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.

You will review construction documents, perform hydraulic calculations, solicit subcontractor quotes, and coordinate with in-house trades to ensure accurate takeoffs. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of fire protection estimation experience, strong technical writing skills, and a proven ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Review construction documents including instructions to bidders, scope of work and general conditions
  • Lay out fire protection systems 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
  • Review take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
  • Review 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

Skills

Fire protection estimating
NFPA knowledge
Hydraulic calculations
Technical writing
Verbal communication
Microsoft Office
Self-motivated
Deadline driven

Education

AAS or BS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Fire protection 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

No


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.


Travel


  • May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight)


Preferred


  • AAS or BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other related discipline

  • Prior military experience


Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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