Associate Fire Alarm Systems Estimator - Power Design : Job Details

As the Fire Alarm Systems Estimator working at our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Fla., you'll have the opportunity to collaborate directly with vendors, the business development team, and design teams to produce accurate bid packages for life safety systems. This role involves working with life safety, two-way communication (area of refuge/rescue assistance), CO/NO2 gas detection systems, and more. It is a critical position in our fire alarm systems division, positioned for growth.

Your responsibilities include managing the estimating process from start to finish, including timelines, deadlines, and estimating packages. You will communicate with vendors and clients to build relationships, define project scope, address deficiencies, and negotiate pricing. You will research quotes for materials and labor from suppliers and subcontractors, follow up on bid projects, and forecast future awards accurately. Additionally, partnering with Power Design's construction project management team is essential to transfer awarded projects properly. Staying updated with current technology trends in fire alarm systems is also important.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in fire alarm integration projects, including at least 2 years of technical fire alarm estimating experience.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial fire alarm and life safety technologies, including products from industry leaders such as Gamewell/FCI, Notifier, Rath, Honeywell Analytics, with industry and/or manufacturer training and certifications as a plus.
• Experience interpreting construction documents and bid proposals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and estimating software (preferably Accubid).
• A proven track record of maintaining excellent relationships and providing high-level customer service.
• Ability to demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Power Design is committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities for all applicants and teammates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success and aim to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Power Design is a national design-build contractor specializing in innovative construction across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we've been disrupting the industry by implementing next-generation ideas practically and powerfully. We design solutions that push the boundaries of possibility by leveraging our teams' collaborative strength to enhance experiences and empower communities. Committed to our values, culture, and work-life balance, we invest in our people and innovate continuously to shape the future of construction.