Experienced Fire Protection Estimator

Inch & Co; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

D.C. Goodman & Sons is seeking a Fire Protection Estimator to price fire protection systems for our commercial and institutional projects in Huntingdon, PA.

This role focuses on sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems within a code-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring 5-10+ years of fire protection estimating experience, deep knowledge of applicable codes, and proficiency with takeoff software such as Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of estimating experience, specifically in fire protection

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs to perform takeoffs for sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems
• Ensure bids account for code-required components (sprinkler density/coverage, pipe sizing, fire-rated assemblies)
• Solicit and evaluate vendor pricing on fire protection materials and equipment
• Build complete bid packages, including labor hours, material costs, overhead, and margin
• Coordinate with BD team on leads and bid deadlines
• Clarify scope questions with GCs/clients and adjust pricing during the bid process
• Hand off awarded jobs to PMs/foremen with scope, budget, and code requirements
• Track win/loss rates and refine estimating accuracy over time

Skills

Fire protection estimating

Code knowledge

Reading drawings

Vendor pricing

Bid coordination

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

D.C. Goodman & Sons is seeking a Fire Protection Estimator to price fire protection systems for our commercial and institutional projects in Huntingdon, PA.

This role focuses on sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems within a code-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring 5-10+ years of fire protection estimating experience, deep knowledge of applicable codes, and proficiency with takeoff software such as Bluebeam.