Senior Estimator, Fire & Life Safety

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; 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

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team. The role involves understanding construction docs, preparing estimates, and drafting system layouts for projects. You will coordinate with sales, perform data entry for tracking, and handle RFIs during bids.

Occasional travel and client meetings are required. We value strong organization, timely delivery, and the ability to work with others to develop sales and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of estimating experience is required.
• Drafting knowledge/experience in AutoSprink or SprinkCAD preferred, but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability and track record of performing work and meeting deadlines with minimum to no supervision.
• Coordinates and works well with others.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand construction fundamentals and read construction documents.
• Download documents, set up folders, complete Excel and Word documents.
• Collaborate with sales staff to prepare estimates.
• Enter data for companywide job tracking.
• Draft preliminary system layouts for project estimating.
• Communicate with AHJ or other governing agencies.
• Write and submit RFIs during bidding phase.
• Attend RFP sales meetings as required by management.
• Research codes related to projects as needed.
• Monitor online plan room services for future opportunities.
• Complete contractor and owner pre-qualification forms.
• Manage project portals and trade show setups.
• Meet with clients and travel as needed.

Skills

Estimating

AutoSprink

SprinkCAD

Microsoft Office

ServiceTrade

Communication

Tools

AutoSprink

SprinkCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team. The role involves understanding construction docs, preparing estimates, and drafting system layouts for projects. You will coordinate with sales, perform data entry for tracking, and handle RFIs during bids.

Occasional travel and client meetings are required. We value strong organization, timely delivery, and the ability to work with others to develop sales and customer service skills.