Estimator Fire Protection

Estimator - Fire Protection

Location: Calgary AB

Know fire protection Ready for your Next Steps

Are you experienced in fire alarm fire sprinkler systems or commercial fire protection and looking for an opportunity where you can use that knowledge in a different way

Maybe youre already an estimator and looking for a better company.

Maybe youre a sprinkler fitter fire alarm technician designer or project coordinator who has a strong understanding of how these systems go together and would like to move into estimating.

We want to talk to you.

REAL-R isseeking an experienced a Fire ProtectionEstimator to join our established fire protection company that provides fire alarm and sprinkler services to commercial buildings throughout Alberta. You will help turn commercial construction plans into accurate competitive project estimates.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems who wants to play a key role in securing projects and supporting the companys continued growth.

Why This Opportunity

This isnt just about sitting at a computer counting heads and reviewing drawings.

Youll become an important part of the team responsible for helping the company win the right projects and set them up for success from the beginning.

Youll work with experienced people in the industry have exposure to a variety of commercial projects and have the opportunity to build on your existing fire protection knowledge.

If you know the industry but havent formally worked as an estimator dont count yourself out.

Your technical experience may be exactly what were looking for.

What Youll Be Doing

• Review architectural mechanical electrical and fire protection drawings and specifications.
• Complete quantity take-offs for fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems.
• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial projects.
• Calculate material labour equipment subcontractor and other project costs.
• Request and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Review tender documents and identify scope gaps exclusions and potential risks.
• Prepare competitive bids and tender submissions.
• Work with project managers designers suppliers and customers to clarify project requirements.
• Assist with RFIs and tender questions.
• Maintain estimating records pricing information and project history.
• Support the handoff from estimating to the project team once a job is awarded.
• Develop a strong understanding of the companys estimating processes and pricing.

What Were Looking For

We are not necessarily looking for someone who has spent their entire career as an estimator.

Were looking for someone who understands fire protection and has the ability to learn.

You may have experience as a:

• Fire sprinkler fitter
• Fire alarm technician
• Fire protection technician
• Fire alarm or sprinkler designer
• Project coordinator
• Estimator
• Service manager
• Electrical professional
• Construction professional with fire protection experience

Ideally You Bring:

• 3 years of experience in fire protection construction estimating design project coordination or a related field.
• Experience with commercial fire alarm or sprinkler systems .
• The ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and mathematical ability.
• Good computer skills particularly Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to organize information and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with contractors suppliers customers and internal teams.

Experience With These Is an Asset:

• Estimating fire alarm systems.
• Estimating sprinkler systems.
• NFPA standards.
• Alberta Building and Fire Codes.
• Bluebeam.
• AutoCAD.
• Fire protection estimating software.
• Commercial construction tenders.

What Youll Get

• $28 to $35/hr based on experience.
• Stable opportunity with an established fire protection company.
• Exposure to a wide variety of commercial projects.
• Support and training as you develop your estimating skills.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• A collaborative team-oriented environment.
• The opportunity to build on your existing industry knowledge rather than starting over in a completely new field.

Interested

If you have experience in fire alarm sprinkler systems fire protection or commercial construction and think you could be successful in this role we want to hear from you.

You dont need to check every box.

If you understand fire protection can read drawings think critically and want to grow into an estimating role apply today.