The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in eleven markets covering eight states, are a blend of commercial and residential, electrical, heating & cooling, and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market.
Since our founding in 1982, our growth has been fueled by the pride and craftsmanship of our team, supported by exceptional project management and industry-leading expertise. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply committed to the success of our team. This sense of ownership is reflected in the professionalism, integrity, and dedication we bring to every project — and in the positive impact we strive to make in the communities we serve.
We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the Fire Alarm Estimator - Multi-Family position to join our award-winning team.
Great Reasons to Join:
- 11x Employee Voted Top Workplace
- Highly Competitive Wage
- Excellent Benefits Package (Health/HSA/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness)
- $15k Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned)
- Training and Support
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Apprenticeship and Educational Reimbursement
Standard Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm. MUST be willing to be flexible as jobs may change.
Position Summary:
The Fire Alarm Estimator - Multi-Family is responsible for preparing accurate and timely project estimates and proposals by reviewing project documents, performing takeoffs, and analyzing labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and timely estimates and proposals for assigned construction projects.
- Review and interpret project plans, specifications, bid documents, addenda, RFIs, and other project requirements to determine scope and estimating needs.
- Perform quantity and material takeoffs and apply appropriate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Obtain and review pricing from vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and trade partners to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs) and bid invitations, as needed.
- Review vendor and subcontractor proposals for scope, pricing, exclusions, and overall alignment with project requirements.
- Prepare detailed proposals that clearly identify project scope, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and pricing.
- Maintain current pricing information for materials, equipment, labor, and services used in project estimates.
- Maintain accurate estimating records, bid logs, project files, and supporting documentation within Company systems.
- Communicate with customers, general contractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding bid requirements, clarifications, pricing, and project scope.
- Follow up on active bids and proposals and communicate project status to estimating leadership and other appropriate stakeholders.
- Participate in estimate review, project kickoff, and handoff meetings to support an effective transition from Estimating to Operations or Project Management.
- Collaborate with Estimating, Operations, Project Management, and other departments to identify project risks, scope gaps, cost considerations, and value opportunities.
- Attend project site visits or customer meetings, as needed, to better understand project requirements and support estimating activities.
- Assist estimating leadership with takeoffs, scope reviews, pricing requests, and other estimating-related activities as assigned.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Fire Alarm / Low Voltage Specific Responsibilities:
• Estimate Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, Two-Way Communication, and other low-voltage systems.
• Review technology plans, specifications, and customer requirements for completeness and compliance.
• Coordinate engineered submittal requirements and other system-specific estimating needs, as
applicable.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor scopes for low-voltage systems and prepare scope/cost
comparisons.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities related to Fire Alarm and low-voltage systems.
• Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Required: High school diploma or GED; additional education or training in construction, engineering,
- estimating, or a related field preferred.
- Required: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant estimating, construction, field, or related experience.
- Required: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and other
- project information.
- Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other
- related programs.
- Required: Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Required: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines.
- Required: Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred: Experience with construction estimating, digital takeoff, or project management software,
- such as Bluebeam, Procore, Accubid, CMiC, or similar platforms.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Benefits and Compensation:
We provide a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D; additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
EEO Statement:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any kind.
