Fire Alarm Estimator

EMCOR Group; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Estimator to join our team. This role involves preparing estimates and scopes of work for fire alarm, gas suppression, and special hazard systems while reviewing drawings and specifications to align with the project budget.

You’ll work closely with customers and internal project teams, conduct site surveys, perform takeoffs, and develop preliminary designs while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical or business-related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ year of fire protection industry experience preferred.
• 1+ year of project estimating experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Interest in electrical systems and fire protection technology.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with teams.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and preliminary bid drawings based on customer and project requirements.
• Conduct project site surveys, including documenting existing conditions, photographs, and measurements.
• Develop high-level design calculations for estimated systems.
• Complete project takeoffs using estimating software.
• Assist with project management activities, including monitoring project progress and maintaining change orders.
• Review engineered drawings to ensure alignment with the project estimate.
• Prepare detailed scope letters customized for individual project bids.
• Perform contract reviews and complete required project checklists for awarded work.
• Support business development and customer relationship efforts.
• Monitor project job-cost reports and identify potential issues.
• Maintain communication with customers throughout the duration of projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Education

Degree in technical or business field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

Word

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Estimator to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role is a great opportunity for someone with experience or interest in fire alarm systems, electrical systems, construction estimating, or fire protection who enjoys working on a variety of projects from initial estimate through project execution.

In this position, you’ll prepare estimates and scopes of work for fire alarm, gas suppression, and special hazard systems while working closely with customers and internal project teams. You’ll review construction drawings and specifications, perform takeoffs and site surveys, develop preliminary system designs, and help ensure projects stay aligned with the original estimate.

Candidates with backgrounds in fire protection, electrical systems, engineering technology, construction management, or estimating are encouraged to apply

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and preliminary bid drawings based on customer and project requirements.
• Conduct project site surveys, including documenting existing conditions, photographs, and measurements.
• Develop high-level design calculations for estimated systems.
• Complete project takeoffs using estimating software.
• Assist with project management activities, including monitoring project progress and maintaining change orders.
• Review engineered drawings to ensure alignment with the project estimate.
• Prepare detailed scope letters customized for individual project bids.
• Perform contract reviews and complete required project checklists for awarded work.Support business development and customer relationship efforts.
• Monitor project job-cost reports and identify potential issues.
• Maintain communication with customers throughout the duration of projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical or business-related field preferred, or equivalent work experience. Relevant areas may include Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Technology, or Construction Management.
• 1+ year of fire protection industry experience preferred.
• 1+ year of project estimating experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Interest in electrical systems and fire protection technology.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Benefits

We are committed to providing Shambaugh & Son employees and their families with a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company contribution, disability coverage, critical illness coverage, and accident insurance.

Employees also have access to a variety of company-provided resources at no cost that support work, life, and family responsibilities, including mental health, wellness, finance, and legal services. Education benefits for employees include Tuition Reimbursement and College Coach to assist with educational decisions.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Other incentives are available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affritive Action Policy.