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Estimator (Fire Alarm)

Williamsport, MD | Full-Time | Sales/Estimating

About Us
Regional Fire Protection, part of the Guardian Fire Services family, is on a mission to protect lives and property with trusted Fire & Life Safety Solutions. Regional Fire Protection delivers comprehensive fire and life safety solutions to customers throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, offering installation and maintenance services for fire sprinkler systems, alarm systems, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and more.

Are you tired of being unappreciated for the back-breaking work that you do day in and day out? Well, look no further. We are a dynamic, family oriented, and rapidly growing company, looking for a reliable and experienced Fire Alarm Estimator to join our team within the area! If you are self-motivated, skilled, good soled, work hard, and a team player - you have found your match within our company.

If you seek to do your job and do it to the best of your ability, take ownership of your responsibilities, make money, and have fun - then I encourage you to continue reading this job posting and see if you meet the qualifications. We spend most of our time at work - so why not immerse yourself within a work environment infused with fun.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience in design or estimating in the fire alarm industry

Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA and NEC Code

Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and estimating software

Ability to create basic fire alarm layouts and perform material take-offs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High School diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's License

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

Able to walk construction sites and heavy industrial sites including climbing stairs and ladders

Desire to learn estimating strategies and techniques and how they would support corporate objectives

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Estimating and preparing proposals for fire alarm systems

Laying out bids, completing material takeoffs, and obtaining vendor pricing

Perform basic calculations and code research

Review RFP's, specifications, basic design and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate

Prepare fire alarm system take-offs

Solicit subcontractor bids and vendor quotes

Assemble estimating spreadsheets

Support other department personnel as required

Estimate small to medium sized projects independently

Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, architectural, structural & mechanical drawings

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Regional Fire Protection, we believe in investing in our team's growth and success. This isn't just a job-it's a career path in a growing, stable industry. We're committed to providing:

• Competitive Pay: Compensation tailored to your experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Future Savings: A 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous Time Off: Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Training and growth opportunities to help you advance.

We Value All Experiences

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.

We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, so we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Regional Fire Protection is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward becoming part of the Regional Fire Protection family.

If you're ready to take the next step in your Fire Protection career and contribute to a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!