Fire Alarm Designer/Engineer/Estimator

ABcom is a national low voltage commercial structured cabling contractor, and we are recruiting our next fire alarm engineer to join our growing team.

Purpose of this position: The (fire alarm) Project Engineer/ Estimator supports sales activities in commercial, medical, MDU, government, and other critical markets. Assists the sales team with site visits, design, sales engineering, takeoffs, bills of material, estimates, and proposal formation.

Coordinates proposal activities, scheduling, and communications; procures equipment and places product orders; assists fellow engineers with technical knowledge, including Accubid estimating software; delivers high quality results that differentiate us from other competitors.

Scope of the position: Reports to the VP of Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Knows and remains current on competition, market conditions, building codes, and industry standards
• Presents professional ABcom image with vendors, manufacturers, distribution, and customers.
• Cultivates good customer relationships and communications to build repeat businesses and gain referrals.
• Works with sales team and project management groups to engineer and provide accurate bills of materials and cost estimates for upcoming jobs—new construction and retrofit.
• Develops and successfully presents proposals that withstand critical examination, brings value to customers, meets ABcom minimum standard gross profit requirements, and helps close the sales.
• Provides company standard handoffs to Operations for closed sales work.
• Coordinates with project managers to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Coordinates with Operations on forecasted product, equipment, and manpower needs
• Helps resolve job-related issues
• Adheres to and enforces all policies from ABcom Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned by VP of Operations.
• Matrixed ABcom relationships: Project Engineer will work in conjunction with all other engineers. Converses with Account Executives and Project Managers to determine bid and project requirements. Maintains a professional relationship with all customers. Works closely with Sales Team to develop project proposals and develop new business.

Additional Information:

ABcom Environment:

Working conditions: Work in a variety of settings, including office and customer sites. Employee is required to travel and/or work some evenings and nights. Must have reliable auto transportation and must maintain an insurable driving record.

• Fast-paced - Team Spirit - Family values
• Innovative - Open Communication - Approachable Leadership - Dynamic - Appropriate Work/Life Balance
• Physical and mental requirements: Perform physical labor such as lifting, bending, and pulling on occasion.

Requirements

• Knowledge and Skills (Minimum requirements): Education, credentials, licenses: Bachelor’s Degree in technology-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license with vehicle in good repair. Industry recognized certifications, such as NICET and RCDD, are preferred.
• Specialized knowledge: NEC, NFPA, and IBC codes, general understanding of fire alarm systems. Competency and proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and Accubid software, or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years experience in commercial fire alarm system design, installations, or maintenance for end-users, developers, and general contractors.
• Skills: Team player - Resourceful - Flexible
• Accountable - High-energy -Dependable
• Problem-solving - Strong Work Ethic - Leader
• Can-do attitude - Clear and Effective Communication
• Organized and Detail Oriented