Job Description
We’re looking for a Fire Alarm Estimator & Designer for medium and large systems. The successful candidate will support projects from bid through final acceptance, serving as a technical resource for project managers during the pre-construction phase. This role is well suited to someone with fire alarm design construction sales experience who enjoys working in a challenging and fun workplace.
Job Responsibilities
- Fire Alarm Estimating. Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate material takeoffs and labor estimates to prepare detailed proposals.
- Fire Alarm System Design. Design code-compliant fire alarm systems for commercial and institutional projects. Prepare shop drawings, riser diagrams, battery calculations, voltage-drop calculations, and sequences of operation. Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and project managers, and develop permit and submittal packages for customers and AHJs.
- Pre-Construction Support. Serve as a code expert and technical resource through the permitting phase of construction.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Everett, WA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $110,000–$125,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 11 - 50 |
| Headquarters | Everett, WA, US |
| Website | https://skylinecommunications.net |
Qualifications
- NICET Level III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
- Extensive knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, IFC, NEC, and applicable local fire alarm codes
- Experience estimating and designing medium and large commercial fire alarm systems including networked systems, smoke control, mass notification, and voice evacuation systems
- Ability to produce compliant fire alarm system designs and submittal packages in Bluebeam. Experience with Fire CAD is a plus.
- Experience working with AHJ’s in western Washington for design approval and inspections.
- Outside sales, customer development, or account management experience are a plus.
- Experience estimating fire alarm projects from plans and specifications including ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and sequence of operations as required to develop system designs
- Experience with Siemens or other major fire alarm systems, including design, programming, startup, and troubleshooting is a plus
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
Benefits
Mobile Phone, Paid Time-Off, 401K Match, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Skyline Communications delivers telecommunications, security, and life-safety systems for commercial and government customers across Washington state. For more than 25 years, we have built long-term relationships by putting customers first and creating a challenging, collaborative, and enjoyable workplace. As we expand our fire alarm capabilities to provide a complete low-voltage offering, we are seeking an experienced fire alarm professional to help grow our life-safety team.
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