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Allied Fire Protection

Estimator

Allied Fire Protection, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Sprinkler Construction Estimator Position Summary

Under the direction of the Estimating Manager, this role primarily supports the Construction Department with estimating and sales, including sales pipeline development and maintenance, internal and external communication, bid and scope clarification, proposal development, and sales bookings.

Location : Nashville, TN

Job Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Estimating Manager

Receives and reviews requests for proposals or invitations to bid directly from customers, bid boards, or other means

Generates sales or opportunities through customer outreach or other means

Records, updates, and monitors quotes via company policies, bid logs, and CRM, as appropriate

Estimates, quotes, and provides a proposal in a timely manner and ahead of bid deadlines when possible

Utilizes the most updated estimator workbook or estimating tool when preparing quote

Provides a layout of sprinkler system/components via company procedures, which may involve a paper or digital layout

Reviews and seeks approvals on estimates exceeding value or scope of work thresholds as required

Conducts peer reviews on proposals as required

Identifies and qualifies scope per bid documents, job walks, or local requirements

Provides exclusions on proposals as appropriate

Communicates quotes or proposals directly with customer via phone and/or email

Documents conversations and activity per company procedures

Coordinates multiple scopes to produce one proposal to customer when appropriate

Updates and monitors the Bid Log for all projects

Receives signed quotes, NTP or contracts for proposed work, updates Bid Log, and submits for processing per company procedures

Coordinates work schedules and resources with Remodel Department, as needed

Participates in corporate meetings, quarterly sales meetings, and company events

Conducts job site surveys to ensure the accuracy of the estimate, as needed

Prepares assigned reports needed for invoicing (Customer set up sheet)

Promotes a positive ongoing relationship with customers and end users

Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with all internal and external customers

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge

High School diploma or GED required

Higher education degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Familiarity with technical references and codes

Work Experience

3+ Years of fire sprinkler sales experience required

Other sales experience is a plus

Fire sprinkler design experience is preferred

Fire sprinkler field experience is preferred

Work Expectations

Believe in, live, and support our mission statement and core values daily

Mission Statement Continually setting the standard of excellence in fire and life safety

Values

Safety First

Integrity

Customer Focused

Humility

Ownership

Teamwork

Ensure Safe Driving of Company Vehicle or Personal Vehicle

Complete weekly Bid Logs to track monthly Close Ratios and total Bids Won (i.e. 10-15%, 1.5M)

Provide estimate and required budget details for all jobs bid

Provide detailed Scope Sheets for all jobs bid

Pursue Bid Tabs for all estimates that are not awarded

Maintain a Global Customer View for opportunities to expand leads and relationships across product lines and customer portfolio

Maintain an Account Ownership mindset to ensure Customer Satisfaction and Customer Retention

Ensure Customer Satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities

Review Notices and Liens reports, contact customers as needed, and respond to Accounting team with updates

Submit Expense Reports timely; ensure expenses are targeted and approved in advance

Actively Participate in required Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly team meetings

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industry Construction

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