Founded in 1945, Eastern Fire has grown from a small, family-owned business into a leading provider of fire protection services in the Northeast United States. Renowned for its reliability, expertise, and comprehensive service offerings, including design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems, Eastern Fire remains dedicated to protecting lives and property, continually evolving to meet the challenges of a fast-changing industry while maintaining the core values of integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction instituted by its founders.
As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for an Estimator to support the Sprinkler Department at our office in Auburn, ME. As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in our fire protection team by evaluating fire sprinkler system requirements for various construction and renovation projects. Your primary responsibilities will include analyzing blueprints, performing site visits, and preparing detailed cost estimates for sprinkler systems, ensuring compliance with all national and local fire safety codes. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to provide accurate and competitive proposals. A strong understanding of sprinkler systems, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in estimating software are essential for success in this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare estimates and bid proposals based on evaluation of construction documents.
• Contact customers and potential customers to determine fire protection needs and evaluate installation options.
• Build relationships with customers to capture a full range of fire protection services throughout all departments.
• Assist in developing and carrying out sales strategies.
• Perform preliminary survey of existing buildings to determine costs associated with the installation of fire protection services.
• Perform preliminary hydraulic analysis of sprinkler systems to ensure sale price accuracy.
• Provide project management duties when assigned.

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, clients, external vendors and other business associates. Clearly communicates directions and information. Speaks effectively before groups as well as individuals. Must have good interpersonal skills. Cognitive discipline.
• Microsoft Office Suite, any hydraulic calculation program
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training

Why Choose Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies:
Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.