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 specialize 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
Growth & learning opportunities through APi leadership development center courses and trainings
Residential Sales and Estimator
The Residential Sales and Estimator position is responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products or services as well as driving sales in correspondence with Western State Fire Protection’s annual sales goals.
Job Responsibilities
Prepare accurate and efficient cost estimates
Maintain database of all Estimates generated. Revise estimates as pricing, specification, or design changes occur.
Support the Project Management staff as required including project set up, sequencing/organization, scheduling with customer and subcontractor, and preparation of cost change estimates to achieve the desired result of actual project costs within estimated project budgets.
Assist in procuring resources
Assist in daily coordination of subcontractors and suppliers
Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of service agreements by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and outlined marketing strategies
Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of new systems, system modifications and upgrades by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and outlined marketing strategies
Determine customer needs by conducting site surveys and communicate effectively to educate the customer about WSFP capabilities
Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog to support the established sales plan
Develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships to ensure ORR meets or exceeds their expectations of a long term partner
Support other WSFP Teams in their initiatives as they relate to your territory
Meet the key objectives of the annual commission plan
Job Qualifications
2 years prior experience in residential home construction estimating
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or work experience in residential construction materials and subcontract cost estimating
Knowledge of the Fire Protection industry as well as local and state building codes
Ability to work Sage Estimating Extended program including defining all Assemblies, Items, and Budget costs that comprises an entire Division’s Plan Cost Analysis. Ability to identify all quantities needed from less sophisticated BIM model objects.
Ability to run macros in Excel and input Estimating data
Strong prospecting skills
Proven ability to close
Viable local relationships with General Contractors
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding analytical and organizational skills
A high degree of professionalism operating within the spirit of the values and culture of Western States Fire Protection
Minimal travel required. Employee must own or lease a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license with insurance coverage
Ability to pass a post-offer drug screen and background check
This position has a salary range of $33-$40 per hour depending on experience.
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.
Chicago, Illinois
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