Estimator - Fire Life Safety

As an Estimator - Fire Life Safety at Albireo Energy, your main responsibilities will include creating accurate material and labor cost estimates for fire alarm and security systems, preparing detailed scope of work proposals, managing a bid calendar, and evaluating costs to ensure compliance with project specifications. You'll also collaborate with various teams to validate estimates and contribute to the overall safety and efficiency of our projects.

To qualify for the Estimator - Fire Life Safety role at Albireo Energy, candidates should have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, as well as proficiency in software like MS Excel. Previous experience in the building automation or electrical sector is preferred, allowing you to navigate industry dynamics effectively. This role also demands excellent communication skills for collaborative work with internal teams and clients.

The Estimator - Fire Life Safety job at Albireo Energy requires proficiency in MS Excel and other relevant software tools. These tools are essential for streamlining the technical takeoff processes and enhancing overall productivity. Familiarity with cost estimating software can also be an added advantage in this role.

In your role as an Estimator - Fire Life Safety at Albireo Energy, you will actively engage with both sales and operations teams. Your input is crucial for validating estimates and contributing technical expertise that supports successful sales outcomes. This collaborative effort enhances the company's project delivery while ensuring client satisfaction.

Albireo Energy offers an attractive benefits package for the Estimator - Fire Life Safety position, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic and voluntary life insurance options. Employees are also entitled to short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and a 401K plan with company match, ensuring a comprehensive support system for your career.

When answering this question, be specific about your previous roles and how you approached cost estimating for fire safety systems. Highlight any relevant projects and the impact of your estimates on project success.

Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks, such as creating a detailed timeline or using project management software. Illustrate how you ensure accuracy while meeting tight deadlines.

You might want to talk about how you gather quotes, compare past performance, and assess reliability. Mention any metrics you consider when evaluating bids to find the best value.

Detail your process for double-checking figures and collaborating with team members. Share your tools like spreadsheets or estimation software that help maintain your accuracy.

Illustrate with a real experience where your estimates adapted to a changing situation, whether by adjusting costs or changing project scopes to meet new demands. Highlight the positive outcome.

Explain how you leverage software and tools to improve accuracy and streamline your workflow. Discuss any specific technologies you’ve used in past roles that have made a significant difference.

Detail how you've articulated project specifications in proposals, including what information is essential to communicate the value of your estimated costs.

Discuss your openness to collaboration and how you approach constructive criticism to fine-tune estimates. Provide an example of how you've integrated such feedback in the past.

Discuss your understanding of industry standards and how you translate bid documents into effective system layouts, focusing on accuracy and compliance with relevant codes.

Describe your methods for continuing education, whether through webinars, industry publications, or networking events. Emphasize your commitment to professional growth in the field.