Estimator (Fire Sprinkler Industry)

Guardian Fire Services • Williamsport, MD

78d

About The Position

Regional Fire Protection, part of the Guardian Fire Services family, is on a mission to protect lives and property with trusted Fire & Life Safety Solutions. Regional Fire Protection delivers comprehensive fire and life safety solutions to customers throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, offering installation and maintenance services for fire sprinkler systems, alarm systems, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and more. The Fire Sprinkler Estimator will prepare proposals and estimates (bids) for fire sprinkler systems. If you seek to do your job and do it to the best of your ability, take ownership of your responsibilities, make money, and have fun – then I encourage you to continue reading this job posting and see if you meet the qualifications.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in design or estimating in the fire sprinkler industry
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA and ICC Code
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and estimating software
• Ability to create basic sprinkler layouts and perform material take-offs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to use independent judgement
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to deliver high quality results by deadlines
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently
• Able to walk construction sites and heavy industrial sites including climbing stairs and ladders
• Desire to learn estimating strategies and techniques and how they would support corporate objectives

Responsibilities

• Estimating and preparing proposals for fire sprinkler systems
• Laying out bids, completing material takeoffs, and obtaining vendor pricing
• Perform basic hydraulic calculations and code research
• Review RFP’s, specifications, basic design and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepare sprinkler system take-offs
• Solicit subcontractor bids and vendor quotes
• Assemble estimating spreadsheets
• Support other department personnel as required
• Estimate small to medium sized projects independently
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, architectural, structural & mechanical drawings

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Compensation tailored to your experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Future Savings: A 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous Time Off: Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Training and growth opportunities to help you advance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees