Estimator

Total Safety is looking for an Estimator to join their safety conscious team! The Estimator prepares estimates and proposals for fire protection systems including fire sprinklers, fire water-spray systems, fire alarm, gaseous agent suppression, fire hydrant/monitors, detection and air breathing systems. Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed material, labor, design, and equipment cost estimates in response to RFP, RFQ or customer request Provide written scope of services in response to RFP, RFQ, or customer request Thoroughly review and understand requirements from project and customer documents to reduce risk and capture all costs Perform job walks to determine scope and method of installation Provide customer and in house technical support to sales personnel on mechanical and electrical fire protection systems Attend meetings with and without sales personnel at customer locations Prepare other documents as needed Communicate with internal & external customers Qualifications 3+ years' experience in fire protection mechanical and electrical systems installations preferably in industrial settings. High School Diploma required NICET certification desired, Industry specific technical training classes preferred Knowledge of project costing methods Ability to read plans and develop estimates from detailed packages and develop estimates from minimal information, Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to meet deadlines Ability to act in a sales capacity

Other Required Skills, Knowledge or Abilities :

Ability to communicate across all levels of internal and external organizations Ability to use various computer programs including all versions of MS Office Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and construction documents Ability to conduct surveys and understand existing conditions Ability to read and understand contract documents Ability to teach and train others. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. #LI-KB Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.