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Fire Alarm Systems Estimator

Calgary, AB

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

Summary:

The Fire Alarm Systems Estimator will be responsible for estimating Fire Alarm System material and labour for projects which the Project Management Office (PMO) manage, regionally and/or nationally within Canada; this includes reviewing Consulting Engineers design drawings, Material take-off (either manually and/or using Procore), Bill of Material (BOM) creation, Labour (hours/cost) estimations for system Test and Inspection and Verification, Quote creation in AX. The Estimator will be required to review plans and confer with Sales Managers and Project Managers, if required, to provide a BOM and Quote for a complete and functional Fire Alarm system which meets the project specifications. This is a full-time role based from our facility in Calgary, AB

Responsibilities:

• Follow through with Fire Alarm estimating process to develop competitive bids.
• Review and understand Fire Alarm project specifications and drawings.
• Produce material and labour take-offs through drawings to develop accurate quotations.
• Occasional site/tender walk-throughs to cross refence drawings to avoid site interferences and identify proactive solutions.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, clarify specifications, wording, etc.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain pricing to include within the final quotation provided to the client.
• Communication and follow up with salespeople to coordinate the closing of the bid review.
• Attend scheduled sales manager meetings to discuss product, codes and issues.
• Coordinate with the project management team to create process and guidelines to help with the expansion of the department.

Requirements and Skills:

• Diploma/degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Electrical Engineering/Technology, Construction Management, or equivalent industry experience.
• 2–5+ years’ experience in fire alarm estimating, design-assist, or fire/life safety project coordination.
• Demonstrated experience reading fire alarm drawings/specifications and producing take-offs, quotes, and bid packages.
• Experience with tendering processes (RFQs/RFPs), scope review, bid leveling, and change management.
• Familiarity with fire alarm equipment, devices, and typical system architectures (conventional/addressable, voice evac, networking).
• Working knowledge of applicable fire alarm and building codes/standards.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to attend occasional site/tender walkthroughs.
• Ability to coordinate pricing with suppliers/subcontractors and maintain vendor relationships.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with sales and project management teams.
• Strong documentation habits and ability to follow internal estimating/bid procedures.
• Strong organization, deadline management, and follow-up with sales to support bid closing.
• Collaborative mindset to build/standardize estimating processes with the project management team.

What Mircom offers:

• A great working environment
• Competitive salary
• Group Insurance benefits
• Company RRSP program

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

At Mircom Group of Companies, we take a thoughtful and balanced approach to compensation. Salary ranges reflect the starting point for each role, while final offers are determined through a holistic assessment of the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, potential contributions, internal equity, and prevailing market conditions following the selection process. In addition to competitive pay, Mircom offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes robust benefits coverage and RRSP.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Mircom does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved in advance by Mircom to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited