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Western States Fire Protection Company Fire Protection Estimator Assistant in Schertz, Texas
Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other and we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.
Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
What we offer:
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Gym membership reimbursement
Fire Protection Estimator Assistant
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the sell of new system designs, installations, and commissioning; estimate modifications and upgrades. This individual will learn how to cultivate new business relationships, maintain existing accounts, and ensure the fulfillment of established sales goals through estimating and bidding on fire protection projects. The target market will be those companies in the commercial, government, industrial, hospitality and healthcare industries.
Job Responsibilities
Review construction contract documents, and coordinate with general contractor / owner to gather the required information to develop pricing
Layout systems and assist to establish pipe sizing.
Assist in determine construction feasibility, system possibilities, prepare cost estimates, and present effective proposals that offer solutions to customer life safety needs
Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog
Assist in developing and maintaining new and existing customer relationships to ensure WSFP meets or exceeds their expectations of a long-term partner
Support other WSFP Teams in their initiatives as they relate to your territory
Job Qualifications
Three to five years’ experience in the fire protection industry is preferred but not required
Previous construction industry experience is preferred
CAD software experience in fire protection system layout and hydraulic calculations preferred
Strong ability to perform basic mathematics efficiently
Perform work in a timely manner and meet deadlines
Detail orientated with an ability to organize and effectively manage multiple complex tasks and solve problems
Positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
Highly motivated and proactive
Excellent communication skills-written and verbal
Ability to create local and distance relationships with General Contractors
Strong prospecting skills
Valid driver’s license is required
Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check
Come work for us!
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All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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