Engineering Estimator
Engineering Estimator
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Job Description
Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire security and communication integration solutions to customers across 70 U.S. locations and 22 countries. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise healthcare education government data center and retail industries.
As a global leader Pavion specializes in the design installation service and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems critical communications video surveillance access control and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety security and communication through integral technology and radical service.
With a commitment to safety reliability and operational excellence Pavion ensures scalable future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients needs. Learn more at
Pavion and our family of companies is seeking a talented and motivated Engineering Estimator to join our security business unit.
Primary Responsibilities:
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
- Promote product knowledge by assisting in meetings and product demonstrations to customers
- Ability to write Presentations and 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 NICET PSP CPP and/or LEED certifications are encouraged to apply
- All work is performed to Pavion standards and quality techniques are practiced
- Maintain accurate project information with in Pavion 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 Pavion 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 Pavion Safety Policies; Work at required heights utilizing ladders scaffolding lifts or other
- Consistently keeps work area clean and free of potential hazards
- Work in confined spaces as necessary
- Ability to complete work and solve problems in a timely manner
- Work with Project Manager to ensure complete closeout and turnover of jobs to the client and service department
- Provide reports to management
- Adhere to procedures and standards in system design for quality installations
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Field experience with low voltage systems in a construction environment and excellent computer skills desired
- Minimum of four years industry experience working with Fire Alarm systems required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Electronics/Construction Management certification a plus
- BSEE or equivalent a plus
Physical Demands:
- 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
Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment.
Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
