Fire Estimation Engineer, South Central United States

Job Purpose

Accurately produce material estimation reports derived from client-provided drawings, structural models or steel schedules.  Conduct quality checks on team members’ estimates, managing tasks and issuing reports to clients.  Develop specifications to identify target project lists and analyze data bases related to focused market segments.  Support Sales and Key Account Management (KAM) teams by providing technical and estimation expertise.  

Key Responsibilities

• Apply structural fire engineering principles in optimizing product requirements.
• Manage estimation process and related tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion of estimates and quotes for projects.  Will use customer relationship management (CRM) software to manage tasks and prepare/update estimation reports.
• Understand and assess an estimation report in relation to structural utilizations.
• Utilize fabrication software and models to produce an estimate.  Will discuss results with clients.
• Communicate with clients, via telephone or email, to determine relevant technical information and accurately quantify estimates of fire engineering reports.
• Answer cellulosic and hydrocarbon estimate inquiries.
• Conduct quality checks on projects with defined parameters per estimation process.
• Train internal and external clients on Intercalc and audit results, as required.    
• Identify opportunities to rationalize project volumes.  Will use competitor knowledge.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology or related field.  Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical, or Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• 2 years' customer and support experience in the fire protection, construction, or engineering industry.  Experience in chemical or coatings industry preferred.
• Knowledge of epoxy intumescent paint technology.  Knowledge of passive fire protection principles preferred.
• Knowledge of codes, standards and associated technical requirements for fire protection.
• Ability to read and interpret structural engineering and architectural drawings.  
• Knowledgeable of structural steelwork and general engineering principles.  Must be able to quantify steelwork using required software.
• Operate CAD drafting software.  Experience using AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.  Advanced Excel skills.  Experience using AutoCAD and customer relationship management software required.  Experience using Planswift or similar software preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, domestic and international.

Position Territory

Base Location

• Louisiana
  
  
• Texas
  
  
• Oklahoma

Rewards and Benefits

The salary range for these skills is $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 based upon experience.  This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future. 

This position is eligible for an annual bonus target of 35%, based on individual and company performance.  The position is also eligible for a monthly vehicle allowance and mileage reimbursement.

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!  
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits 
401K retirement savings with 6% company match 
Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay 
Paid Parental leave 
Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks 
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale 
Tuition Reimbursement 
Employee referral bonus 

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