Fire Protection Project Manager/Estimator

Our client is looking for a seasoned Fire Protection PM/Estimator with experience in Sprinkler Systems in Calgary, AB. 

About the Role
The Estimator/Project Manager reports to the Regional / District Manager, Contracts Manager, Service Manager, National Sales Manager, or local Manager, Fire Protection.

Nature and Scope

• Take calls from general contractors or other individuals requesting pricing on large or small sprinkler jobs
• Gather relevant information pertaining to preparation of quotes for fire protection systems (i.e. drawings and speculations etc.)
• Responsible for development and ongoing support of customer relationships
• Responsible for sourcing sprinkler projects and setting up estimates in building connected
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new fire sprinkler technologies, components, and industry standards to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of industry products and services from all manufacturers and providers
• Arrange for office staff and contract admin team to acquire drawings and specifications and bonds when required
• Attend job-site meetings for upcoming projects being tendered
• Dissect project schedules to determine key dates for estimated installation loading and extrapolate internal key dates for design, procurement, fabrication and completion on successful estimates.
• Preparation of tenders and quotations
• Price labour, material, permit fees and all other relevant costs and apply mark up for tenders
• Provide basic layouts on tender drawings for bid purposes; design build projects
• Produce accurate and concise details on engineered systems.
• Provide assistance to customers and act as a liaison between consultants, contractors, sales, site personnel and verification personnel as required
• Engage in design turnover meetings with design staff and PM
• Manage internal deliverables
• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
• Assess on-site labour productivity against monthly billing cycles and project targets.
• Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of multiple projects from initiation to completion
• Coordinate and collaborate within large project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track and report project status, including milestones, deliverables, and budget to senior management
• Manage change orders on projects with documentation of scope changes
• Promote compliance with EHS polices on projects
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years post-secondary education in related field; Fire Protection Engineering Technology would be an asset
• Experience with design, supply and installation of Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems
• Experience with estimating software or able to learn new estimating software
• Excellent understanding of general construction practices
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and manage several projects at once
• Knowledge of construction practices, including blueprint reading and project management
• Attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate material takeoffs
• Working experience with both metric and imperial measurements and be ability to read and interpret scale drawings as well as other drawing formats provided
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, local building codes
• Proficient computer skills and working experience with Microsoft 365 (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

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