Fire Alarm Service Estimator

Guardian Fire Services • Williamsport, MD

69d • $55,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Regional Fire Protection, part of the Guardian Fire Services family, provides fire and life safety solutions throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, including installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems, alarm systems, extinguishers, and emergency lighting. The company is seeking a reliable, experienced Fire Alarm Service Estimator to support its growing team in the Williamsport, Maryland area. The role combines sales and estimating work, with a focus on customer relationships, service quotes, contract pricing, and coordination with internal teams and vendors.

The estimator will help grow the customer base, prepare quotes and bids, develop contract costs after first-pass designs, secure vendor pricing, and coordinate contract documentation and timelines. The company describes the role as a career opportunity in a stable, growing industry and offers a base-plus-commission compensation structure, benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 2 years of experience as a technician, salesperson, or estimator in the fire alarm industry.
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA and NEC codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and estimating software.
• Ability to create basic fire alarm layouts and perform material take-offs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to use independent judgment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to deliver high-quality results by deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to walk construction and heavy industrial sites, including climbing stairs and ladders.
• Desire to learn estimating strategies and techniques and how they support corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Manager and Coordinator to follow up on leads, grow the customer base, and strengthen relationships with current customers.
• Work with the Coordinator to identify discrepancy work from inspection reports and provide quotes to customers.
• Provide contract costs after the first-pass design, including the material list, other fees, and risk assessment.
• Work with vendors to secure the best pricing.
• Work with the Manager to establish the selling price.
• Provide completed quotes or bids to the Manager for approval.
• Consult with the Coordinator and Manager to establish timelines for complex contracts when the customer has a required timeline.
• Provide required documentation to the assigned Field Supervisor after receiving the signed contract.
• Send awarded contracts to Design and modify the material list before providing it to the Coordinator.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation tailored to experience, with a base-plus-commission structure.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Training and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED