What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Dept Preconstruction Services Estimator position at Eastern Fire, Inc?
Founded in 1945, Eastern Fire has grown from a small, family-owned business into a leading provider of fire protection services in the Northeast United States. Renowned for its reliability, expertise, and comprehensive service offerings, including design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems, Eastern Fire remains dedicated to protecting lives and property, continually evolving to meet the challenges of a fast-changing industry while maintaining the core values of integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction instituted by its founders.
As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Contracts Dept. Preconstruction Services Estimator position to support the Sprinkler Contracts Department at our office in Auburn, ME. This position will play a critical role in our fire protection team by evaluating fire sprinkler system requirements for various construction and renovation projects. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining valuable relationships with our current and potential customer base, coordinating the estimating workload with our estimating team, analyzing blueprints, performing site visits, and preparing detailed cost estimates for sprinkler systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable codes. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to provide accurate and competitive proposals. Effective communication and leadership skills with an understanding of sprinkler systems, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in estimating software are essential for success in this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Contact customers and potential customers to determine fire protection needs and evaluate installation options.
- Assist in coordinating estimating workloads with the estimating team.
- Build relationships with customers to capture a full range of fire protection services throughout all departments.
- Assist in developing and carrying out sales strategies.
- Prepare estimates and bid proposals based on evaluation of construction documents.
- Perform preliminary surveys of existing buildings to determine costs associated with the installation of fire protection services.
- Provide project management duties when assigned.
Qualifications :
Education and / or Experience :
As part of the Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies, we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.
Why Choose Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies :
Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE : "To protect what people value most."
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
