• Lead Estimator - Fire Systems

    Chenega Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)


    Summary

    The **Lead Estimator of Fire Systems** is responsible for identifying customers, fostering, and maintaining customer relationships, estimating jobs, bidding jobs, and assigning tasks after contract award.

    Responsibilities

    + Reviewwebsites and information sources to determine which upcoming projects require Addressable Fire Alarm systems.

    + Coordinates with business development to identify projects for Addressable Fire Alarm Systems bids.

    + Communicates and leverages successful relationships with existing customers for design-build, invitation-only projects, and upgrades.

    + Downloads, prints, and reviews project documents such as drawings, specifications, addendums, and memos.

    + Participates in preconstruction site walks to develop Request for Information (RFI) documents.

    + Strategizes on EMI’s approach to support scopes of work.

    + Creates Fire Alarm system equipment take-offs through an estimating program to develop a detailed bill of materials.

    + Createsproject-specificExcel spreadsheet capturing bill of materials, engineered drawings, submittal documents, installation labor, contingency, project manager/project lead bonus, travel, and per diem if applicable.

    + Creates Fire Alarm system quotes supporting design criteria and or contract documents.

    + Communicates with involved parties throughout the bidding process and updates them regarding any changes and or modifications.

    + Submits Fire Alarm systemquotes one day before bid date and qualifies the estimate based upon previous conversations.

    + Assigns Job Numbers.

    + Provides project paperwork for work execution and documentation.

    + Completes Project Manager Detail Sheet.

    + Enters project into Engineering Que.

    + Coordinates project documents with the Fire Marshal, as needed.

    + Reviews Bill of Materials and placesorders with appropriate Manufacturer.

    + Supervises Operations Manager, Installation Manager, and office staff.

    + Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field is preferred

    + Experience with Fire Alarm systems is essential for this role

    + Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, and instructions.

    + Valid State Driver’s License.

    _Knowledge,_ _Skills_ _and Abilities:_

    + Knowledgeable of clean agent suppression system installed.

    + Familiar with the operations of clean agent suppression systems.

    + Knowledge of MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

    + Proficient in oral and written communication.

    + Ability to work as part of a larger geographically dispersed team

     

    Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Native preference under PL 93-638.

     

    We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program