Estimator (Fire Sprinkler Industry)

Guardian Fire Services•Williamsport, MD

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. We are a dynamic, family oriented, and rapidly growing company, looking for a reliable and experienced Fire Sprinkler Estimator to join our team within the area! If you are self-motivated, skilled, good soled, work hard, and a team player – you have found your match within our company. Overview: • The Fire Sprinkler Estimator will prepare proposals and estimates (bids) for fire sprinkler systems At Regional Fire Protection, we believe in investing in our team’s growth and success. This isn’t just a job—it’s a career path in a growing, stable industry. We’re committed to providing: 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. We Value All Experiences We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, so we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Our Commitment to Diversity Regional Fire Protection is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. How to Apply If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward becoming part of the Regional Fire Protection family. If you’re ready to take the next step in your Fire Protection career and contribute to a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!

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