Fire Alarm/Security Sales

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Job description

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform bid layouts.
• Complete material takeoffs.
• Obtain vendor pricing.
• Write quotes.
• Perform basic calculations and code research and assist other estimators as needed.
• Read, learn, interpret, and apply code requirements pertaining to job specifications.
• Work with sales, operations, and design staff as needed to interpret project specifications.
• Produce timely and accurate estimates according to fixed bid dates/schedules.
• Produce status reports and act as a key participant in planning meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems and update Compass regularly.
• Model the way and act in accordance with the Company's Core Values at all times.
• Perform other duties as required and or assigned.

Education/Qualification:

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing or estimating fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA Code.
• Ability to create alarm & suppression layouts and perform material take-offs.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to use independent judgement.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to deliver high quality results by deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Great attention to detail.
• Experience working against deadlines and an excellent track record of completing projects on time.
• Proven dedication to safety compliance and safe work practices.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Ability to maintain valid driver's license and drive to job sites.
• 5+ years of experience estimating or designing industrial fire alarm and suppression applications, or CCTV, access control, intercom, or security systems preferred.
• NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field preferred.
• Experience with low voltage systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Security) and alternative suppression systems (Clean Agent, CO2, Water Mist) preferred.
• Electrical experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturers such as Siemens, Gamewell FCI, Honeywell, or other propriety systems preferred.
• License for area of expertise preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or business administration preferred.
• CFPS certification (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) is a plus

Other Duties:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a desk/computer station and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Requires manual dexterity for typing and using a mouse.
• Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders occasionally.
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites.
• Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, hard hats, and escape packs occasionally on job sites.
• Minimal lifting, pushing, or pulling required.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary.

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

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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