Sales Estimator

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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 eligibility for

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Sales Estimator to contract profitable work and build strong relationships with new accounts within the region. You will read construction documents, prepare estimates, and coordinate with bid teams while managing prequalification forms and engaging with clients.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in estimating and selling fire protection, familiarity with public bidding platforms, and strong communication skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of fire alarm systems.
• 3-5 years estimating and selling fire protection services.
• Experience with public bidding platforms (Builders Exchange, PlanHub, or similar).
• Proficient with applicable design standards and codes.
• Drafting knowledge/experience in Bluebeam software preferred.
• NICET II certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Michigan FAST license preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ServiceTrade a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand construction docs to support estimating.
• Download documents, set up folders, complete Excel and Word docs.
• Collaborate with sales staff to prepare estimates.
• Enter data for companywide job tracking.
• Lead preliminary system layout and estimation for projects.
• Communicate with AHJ or other authorities.
• Write and submit RFIs during bidding.
• Attend RFP sales meetings as required.
• Research codes related to projects.
• Review plan room services for future opportunities.
• Maintain contractor/owner pre-qualification forms.
• Attend trade shows and meet clients.
• Travel as needed.
• Maintain relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Provide feedback and performance reports.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of fire

Excellent written and verbal

Meeting deadlines with minimal

Sales and customer service

Education

NICET II certification

Michigan FAST license (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

ServiceTrade

Job description

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

The Sales Estimator is responsible for contracting profitable work and building relationships with new accounts. The Sales Estimator must also continue selling to existing accounts within the region of focus that aligns with the role and the company’s goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understands construction fundamentals while being able to read and comprehend construction documents.
• Perform tasks such as downloading documents, setting up folders, completing Excel and Word documents.
• Works closely with other sales staff to complete estimates efficiently and accurately.
• Data entry for companywide job tracking purposes.
• Responsible for preliminary system layout and design for estimating of projects.
• Communication with AHJ or other governing agencies.
• Responsible for writing and submitting RFIs during the bidding phase of the project.
• Attendance of RFP sales meetings as mandated by manager.
• Responsible for code research related to projects as required.
• Review and monitor online plan room services for future project opportunities.
• Complete and maintain contractor and owner pre-qualification forms as required.
• Manage project portal websites.
• Attend Trade Shows as needed. This requires setting up the booth, breaking the booth down and being available during the Trade Show for questions.
• Meet with clients.
• Occasional to moderate domestic travel as required.
• Establish and maintain a continuing positive relationship with new and existing accounts.
• Identify and analyze customer preferences to properly direct sales efforts.
• Provide regular feedback and reports regarding performance.
• Acts as a company representative with potential customers and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualification

• Strong technical understanding of fire alarm systems is required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of estimating and selling fire protection services.
• Experience with public bidding platforms such as Builders Exchange, PlanHub, or similar services.
• Expected to be technically proficient in applicable design standards and codes.
• Drafting knowledge/experience in Bluebeam software preferred.
• NICET II certification, or an equivalent level knowledge and experience, is preferred but not required.
• A State of Michigan FAST license is preferred but not required.
• Proven ability and track record of performing work and meeting deadlines with minimum to no supervision.
• Willingness to develop sales and customer service skills.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software, ServiceTrade experience is a plus.

Other Duties

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

Physical Requirements

• This position may encounter light lifting of materials for delivery.
• Onsite demands would require walking and standing for long periods of time, climbing and descending ladders/steps.

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

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.