Fire Alarm / Low Voltage Pre-Construction Estimator

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The company is a Fort Worth-based life safety and emergency communications technology integration firm that services the greater DFW metroplex.

"We are life safety professionals who believe that the meticulous design, installation, and service of every emergency communication, fire alarm, access control, and video surveillance system (including its cabling infrastructure) is essential to the well-being of those we serve."

We also believe that our primary objective is to provide a great experience for those we serve!

Job Description

This full-time position within our Sales Team reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Business Development and is located at our Fort Worth headquarters providing preconstruction design and estimation for new construction and renovation projects. Independent judgment and a high "figure-it-out" factor is necessary. This individual must have a strong estimating or project management background with at least a minimum of 5 years of experience designing, installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and/or performing quality assurance inspections for life safety and/or communication systems.

This is a rare opportunity to become part of only a few companies in North Texas that design, install and service the entire Notifier fire alarm portfolio. This includes the Inspire and Onyx Series, Fire Warden, and Bi-directional Amplifiers. The company is a 35-year-old Employee-Owned company based in Dallas-Fort Worth and has been awarded the highest partner level in the Notifier Partner Program. As a member of a factory-authorized Platinum Level Notifier team, you will not only have access to Notifier systems but will have the competitive advantage of extending the basic Notifier 3-year warranty to the PLATINUM Notifier 7-year warranty on the Notifier materials used for any fire alarm system. You will use Bluebeam for your takeoffs and have an experienced design team supporting your projects.

Those candidates with expertise and experience in one or more of the following systems are highly encouraged to apply:

Systems of Technical Expertise

Emergency communication systems

Fire alarm systems

Access control systems

Video surveillance systems

Intrusion detection systems

Master clock systems

Nurse call systems

Public address systems

Prefer One or More of the Following Certifications or Licenses

Fire Alarm License (FAL)

Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent License (APS)

NICET Certification(s)

Texas Online Private Security (TOPS) License

BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Certification

AVIXA CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D Certification(s)

Applicable Technical Skills

5-years' experience of AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu (or equivalent) experience

Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets

Professional Characteristics

Appreciation for and identification with "It's all about the Team!"

A track record of making mature decisions in your professional growth

Strong organization, communication, time management, and customer service skills

The ability to independently identify and work through complex issues

Creative strategic thinking when troubleshooting

Operate with a "sense of urgency" and determination when meeting deadlines

Consistent behavioral patterns

Professional appearance and mannerisms

Clear and concise written communication skills

Ability to articulate ideas and information logically

A propensity to recommend solutions to complex problems

Maturity when interacting with difficult people and situations without taking matters personally

The ability to work both independently and with others in a team environment

Strong planning, initiation, prioritization, and implementation skills

The ability to calmly handle multiple projects and priorities while also encountering frequent interruptions

Benefits

The company is a 100% employee-owned company and offers enrollment into our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Bonus Incentives

Paid licensing and Certifications

Continuing Education Training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

No nights

No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus opportunities

Full-time