Fire Sprinkler Estimator

CHA • Birmingham, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Estimator to join their Fire Protection Services Team in Birmingham, AL. This role is crucial for developing reliable cost estimates that support high-quality fire protection system projects. The estimator will analyze, quantify, and deliver cost solutions for fire sprinkler and fire protection systems, playing a key role in project success through accurate and competitive cost analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of fire sprinkler cost estimating experience required.
• Working knowledge of construction engineering practices, cost drivers, and project delivery methods.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple estimate components with accuracy and limited rework.

Nice To Haves

• Quantity Surveying degree preferred.
• Participation in a professional cost estimating society/organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for fire sprinkler and fire protection system projects, including intermediate-level quantity takeoffs.
• Validate pricing, assemble estimate packages, and support the preparation of complete cost deliverables.
• Apply estimating and quantification tools (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff) to produce accurate and efficient results.
• Identify quantity discrepancies and pricing concerns, providing recommendations to senior staff.
• Research regional labor, material pricing, and market trends to strengthen estimate accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical teams to align estimates with project scope and requirements.
• Support multiple concurrent fire protection projects, balancing priorities to meet cost, schedule, and quality expectations.

Benefits

• Contribute to critical fire protection projects that safeguard people, facilities, and communities.
• Join a specialized team delivering innovative fire protection systems across diverse industries.
• Grow your technical estimating expertise within a collaborative, high-impact environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level