Engineer Estimator

TYPICAL DUTIES:
Technical Acumen:

• Estimate, design and respond to formal bids
• Review and interpret construction documents, wiring and schematic diagrams and schedules
• Provide technical design support for sales and field personnel
• Be open minded and able to suggest new products for both existing and new customer.
• Proactive in following up on proposals both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to write Cost Proposal in a professional manner.
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to creating spreadsheets, cost proposal and project bids using software.
• Strong verbal and written skills. Candidate must be able to demonstrate a sense of leadership in negotiations and critical thinking.
• Able to work in a team environment or individually with little direct supervision.
• Industry professionals holding RCDD, NICET, PSP, CPP and/or LEED certifications are encouraged to apply.

• All work is performed to RFI standards and quality techniques are practiced.

• Maintain accurate project information with in RFI shared files and system.

• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities without supervision.
• Capacity to organize workload for effective implementation.

• Be knowledgeable of current industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Other duties deemed necessary.

Customer Service & Communications Skills:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in providing customers and Project Managers with detailed progress updates, delays/ impacts, safety concerns, and any other information that will aid in achieving a successful project outcome.
• Work proactively and in a positive manner with all co-workers.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner to resolve RFI, Client, or other inquiries and/or requests.
• Maintain communications with customers and sales executives to resolve customer issues.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Safety & Accountability:

• Adherence to all RFI Safety Policies; Work at required heights utilizing ladders, scaffolding, lifts, or other.
• Consistently keeps work area clean and free of potential hazards.
• Ability to complete work and solve problems in a timely manner.
• Provide reports to management.
• Adhere to procedures and standards in system design for quality installations.

Education, Work Experience and Requirements:
Field experience with low voltage systems in a construction environment and excellent computer skills desired. Minimum of two years industry experience working with Fire Alarms and Life Safety Systems systems required. Electronics/Construction Management certification a plus. BSEE or equivalent a plus.
Physical Demands:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to lift occasionally and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.
• Ability to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or customers.
• Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to stand and work on a ladder; must have the ability to reach and work overhead

PAY RANGE: $45-65 HOURLY