Fire Alarm Estimator - Continental Fire Protection

Requisition ID: 177713

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Continental Fire & Alarm District

Department: Estimating

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Estimator position is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive estimates for fire alarm systems. The position will work closely with the business development staff to complete estimates and will require construction plans review, specifications review, preliminary layout of alarm systems, quantity take-offs, and constructability reviews.

District Overview

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is a turnkey fire protection contractor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. With talented people and extensive resources, Continental Fire Sprinkler Company has completed a wide range of projects within 46 different states throughout the nation since 1971.

Location

The location of our position is based in Lenexa, KS (located in the Kiewit offices)

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend construction plans and specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including design, materials, fabrication, equipment, permits, subcontracts, consulting fees, and installation labor.
• Preliminary layout of fire alarm systems.
• Develop positive working relationships with our business development staff, general contractors, and architects/engineers.
• Demonstrate products or services and provide assistance in the best application of products or services.
• Apply knowledge of NFPA & NEC standards to analyze hazards and identify appropriate design approach.
• Maintain knowledge and have a clear understanding on the application of all local and national codes, specifications, and guidelines set forth by authorities having jurisdiction.
• Participate in pre-bid, pre-construction, and post project completion meetings.
• Collaborate with the fire protection engineering team to learn and understand their needs and find way to support them and our clients’ needs.
• Meet productivity and timeline goals for bids produced, be able to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Participate in project management of jobs.
• Travel to Omaha periodically will be required.
• Travel to jobsites periodically will be required and encouraged.
• Relocation to projects will be optional based on needs of the project and the desire of the employee.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and computer skills
• Thorough understanding of general construction methods, practices, and terminology.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles.
• High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of local and national fire and building codes & government regulations.
• NICET certification and/or willing to test for NICET certification
• 1 years of experience in the fire alarm systems or similar low voltage industry areas.
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
  
  
  

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.