Large Contracts Fire Sprinkler Estimator

**Large Contracts Fire Sprinkler Estimator**

**Full time, in-office**

**Vipond Inc - Edmonton, AB Branch**

**About us
- Why join Vipond?**

At Vipond, powered by API Group, we provide Fire, Life safety and Security solutions to protect what matters most to you and to our clients across the nation. As a leading provider in this industry, we have serviced the Canadian market proudly since 1945. Joining our team, means being part of a leading provider of Fire, Life safety and Security solutions, with opportunities for development, growth and future advancement.

**Role Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepare detailed cost estimates for fire sprinkler systems including materials, labor, and equipment.
- Manage multiple estimation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Prepare accurate and detailed tender drawings
- Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and project plans to provide accurate and competitive bids.
- Explore alternative solution options that best fit our clients’ needs
- Conduct site visits and assessments to gather necessary information for accurate estimation.
- Travel to remote sites / locations as part of project walkthroughs as necessary
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and others involved to ensure project specifications are met.
- Stay up-to-date with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Foster strong relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior estimators, internal and external customers.

**Job Qualifications and Requirements**:

- 5+ years of proven fire protection / fire sprinkler contracting experience with focus on large contracts.
- Strong understanding of the Alberta / British Columbia Building code and the NFPA 10,11, 13/R, 14, 15, 15, 16, 20,
- Ability to produce detailed and accurate estimates for a variety of project types, from simple add & relocate jobs to complicated industrial and commercial builds.
- Proficient in utilizing various estimation software and tools (Vipond will provide necessary training through our onboarding process)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Strong design experience with comprehensive knowledge of codes, and standards.
- Experience and familiarity with special hazards / NFPA 2001
- Experience and familiarity with fire alarms / NFPA 72
- Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Autosprink, REVIT, Navisworks or similar tools.
- NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout
- Post-secondary diploma in fire protection engineering-technology, construction management, or a related field.

**What Vipond offers you**:

- Competitive compensation
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Diverse Workforce. Vipond has a great company culture and is an equal opportunity employer
- Be part of a winning organization
- Opportunities to advance your career
- Work in a specialized, essential and rapidly growing life safety industry
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Employee Discounts
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Safe and secure work environment
- Supporting company culture
- Employee Profit Sharing Plan

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person