What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at TRL Systems, Inc.?
Are you detail-oriented and skilled at analyzing project specifications? As a Project Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our success by accurately determining the cost of vital Fire Life Safety projects. You'll evaluate blueprints, conduct site visits, and leverage your knowledge of building codes to create thorough estimates and compelling proposals. If you're a proactive individual who enjoys contributing to project profitability, apply now and help us build safer environments!
Essential Functions
At TRL Systems, we've been keeping people and their property safe for over 42 years. As an integrator of Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, and Security systems, everything we do has the potential to save lives and you get to be a part of that. Your role is important and here’s what you can expect as a member of our TRL Team:
TRL Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. TRL’s employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all California locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
Essential Functions
- Draft well written proposals that are presented to the customer and are able to be translated into a project plan when awarded.
- Review project bid specifications to evaluate estimating requirements and expectations.
- Develop and identify any RFI’s and clarifications, completing and submitting any project kick off forms required.
- Perform facility site visits to review project layout and to gain a deeper understanding of the project requirements. Obtain any additional information needed to complete an accurate bid/estimate.
- Proactively identify items that may and can impact the project and adjust estimate, as needed.
- Understand how to read and interpret drawings for project estimating.
- Partner with Project Managers, Account Executives and/or Department Managers when needed for estimating direction.
- Build and develop relationships with key vendors, contractors, and consultants.
- 1-2 years in Construction and/or low voltage installation
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Valid California Driver License, and proof of auto insurance.
- Punctuality and regular attendance
- Ability to drive for 2 hours in a work shift/day, daily
- Ability to walk, bend, stoop, hear, and speak, daily
- Stand or Sit for long periods (4 hours), daily
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, under all temperature variations
- Ability to make repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, daily
- Work environment may be construction sites, commercial properties, and/or high-rise buildings
- Move/Transport items weighing 20 pounds, occasionally
At TRL Systems, we've been keeping people and their property safe for over 42 years. As an integrator of Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, and Security systems, everything we do has the potential to save lives and you get to be a part of that. Your role is important and here’s what you can expect as a member of our TRL Team:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, paid holidays, Paid Time Off
- Employee Merit and Longevity Awards: Merit rewards that you can use to get items such as branded apparel, video game consoles, headphones and more and longevity awards like golfing gear, purses, BBQs, and watches just to name a few
- Company Sponsored Events: Family-friendly events with food, games and prizes
- Training and Development: Classes available to develop you personally and professionally to help you be the best version of you possible!
- Career Advancement: We want to partner with you to build a long and successful career at TRL and will help you realize your potential
TRL Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. TRL’s employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all California locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
