Fire Alarm Estimator

Patriot Fire Protection•Tacoma, WA

3d•$80,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Estimator for the Puget Sound region develops accurate, competitive bids for fire alarm projects, translating plans and specifications into estimates that support successful project delivery. The role partners with designers, project managers, and field leaders, and builds relationships with general contractors and owners. The estimator reviews and qualifies bid opportunities, develops layouts and material takeoffs for new construction, remodels, and tenant improvements, and prepares proposals with scope narratives, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications. After award, the estimator hands projects off to project management and field leadership, maintains cost and pricing data, and supports projects through design and implementation as needed. This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay is $80,000–$140,000 per year, including incentive opportunities, depending on experience and qualifications. Drug screening and background checks are conducted only after a conditional job offer. Criminal history is evaluated for relevance to the job duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of fire alarm estimating experience, or at least 5 years of combined fire-protection design, installation, project management, and estimating experience.
Full-time, in-office availability Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

NICET Level II certification or higher is strongly preferred.
Fire alarm and low-voltage knowledge.

Responsibilities

Monitor bid boards and invitations from general contractors and building management; review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to qualify opportunities based on scope and capacity.
Develop layouts and material takeoffs for new construction, remodels, and tenant improvement projects across all phases.
Prepare clear, competitive proposals with scope narratives, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications; submit proposals on time and follow up with customers through award.
Hand awarded work over to project management and field leadership with a clear scope summary and customer expectations.
Maintain historical cost data, labor units, and vendor and subcontractor quotes.
Compare estimated and actual costs on completed jobs to improve future bids.
Support projects through design and implementation as needed, including plan review, quality control, and change-order pricing.
Build relationships with general contractors and owners and collaborate with designers, project managers, and field leaders.