Fire Sprinkler Estimator

Summit Fire Protection•Grimes, IA

7h•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Estimator contributes to organizational growth through construction sales for fire sprinkler new-construction installations and retrofit-remodel projects provided by Summit Fire Protection. The role handles outside and inside sales, develops customer relationships, and manages the sales process from initial contact or bid invitation through contract acquisition or Notice to Proceed. The position also supports project management, design, accounting, and marketing activities, and represents the company professionally to customers and industry stakeholders. The successful candidate is self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and effective at communication and follow-through. The role requires local-area travel, potentially including travel outside the local area up to 10%. Work is consistently performed indoors in an office or remote setting, both independently and with others, with occasional travel. Summit Fire Protection provides fire detection, suppression, and security services, including design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. The company supports professional development through continued development, training, education, and encouragement of NICET and other career-advancing certifications. The position is subject to the company’s drug and alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and/or equivalent experience.
Fire sprinkler design or project management experience is mandatory.
Excellent interpersonal skills for building productive interactions and relationships.
High integrity and self-motivation.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees, customers, subsidiary leadership, and corporate leadership.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to comply with the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
Ability to travel in the area; travel outside the local area may be required, up to 10%.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods; occasionally drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift less than 20 pounds, walk, ascend and descend stairs, reach above and below the shoulders, stoop, and twist.
Ability to use a computer with keyboard, mouse, and multiple monitors, and a cell phone, for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection or business management.
One or more years of fire sprinkler sales experience.
Three or more years of B2B experience.

Responsibilities

Acquire sales leads for fire sprinkler service and installation work and sell the company’s services.
Provide outside and inside sales.
Solicit work across building and construction types, including new construction, renovations, additions, and retrofits.
Lead the sales process from initial contact or bid invitation through contract acquisition or Notice to Proceed.
Generate new customer relationships and foster existing relationships to support continued sales.
Prepare proposals, follow up on active proposals, and close sales.
Communicate the status of active proposals to management.
Attend internal and external meetings, including kickoff, job progress, design coordination, customer and stakeholder coordination, Authority Having Jurisdiction coordination, and design and submittal planning meetings.
Represent the company among its customers and in the industry, reflecting professionalism, quality, and a focus on relationships.
Assist Project Managers and the Design Department with schedules, product and material information, work coordination, and related support.
Assist Accounting personnel with job setup, profitability monitoring, billing, and related tasks.
Use accounting software, or general knowledge of it, to assist with tracking costs, billing, change orders, and related tasks.
Assist with general marketing activities and company promotion.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employer-paid long-term disability.
Employer-paid short-term disability.
Voluntary ancillary benefits, including accident and hospital indemnity coverage.
Life insurance for team members and dependents.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Referral Program.
Training opportunities and career advancement.
Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
Professional development, training, and education, including encouragement of NICET and other career-advancing certifications.