Fire Alarm Estimator

Bosch Building Technologies; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401K w/ company match

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America seeks a Fire Alarm Estimator to develop accurate estimates and system solutions for commercial fire alarm projects using NOTIFIER and Silent Knight. You will review plans, perform takeoffs, coordinate pricing, and support proposals from bid through project turnover.

Responsibilities include selecting equipment, obtaining pricing, coordinating with contractors and internal teams, reviewing drawings and specs, and participating in turnover meetings.

Qualifications

• 1+ year estimating experience in fire alarm, life safety, electrical, or related industry.
• Experience with fire alarm panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, modules, power supplies.

Responsibilities

• Select fire alarm equipment based on project specifications and cost.
• Develop estimates and solutions using NOTIFIER, Silent Knight, and other product lines.
• Review drawings, plans, and bid documents to identify scope and risks.
• Obtain competitive pricing from installation partners and vendors.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and internal teams on scope and pricing.

Skills

NOTIFIER familiarity

Silent Knight familiarity

Read drawings

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

NICET Level II Certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

About Us

Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building Technologies North America is driven by a simple belief: buildings should protect, inspire, and empower the people inside them. We partner with organizations to create smart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a more sustainable future. With decades of regional experience and teams rooted in communities across North America, we bring together integrated security, fire detection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by people who genuinely care. Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digital innovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every building feel like it's working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integrator operations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies. As part of this transition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks, creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible, future-ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross-domain service portfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a stronger Bosch identity.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Description

Job Summary: The Fire Alarm Estimator develops accurate estimates and system solutions for commercial fire alarm projects using products such as NOTIFIER and Silent Knight. This role reviews plans and specifications, performs project takeoffs, coordinates pricing, supports proposals, and works closely with Sales, contractors, vendors, and Operations from bid through project turnover.

Responsibilities:

• Select fire alarm equipment, including control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, modules, power supplies, and related components based on project specifications, system needs, and cost.
• Develop estimates and solutions using NOTIFIER, Silent Knight, and other supported or future fire alarm product lines.
• Review existing conditions, construction documents, and customer requirements to develop solutions for new installations, upgrades, expansions, and retrofits.
• Perform detailed takeoffs and prepare estimates covering equipment, materials, labor, programming, testing, installation, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Review electrical drawings, fire alarm plans, specifications, addenda, and construction documents to identify scope, system interfaces, gaps, and potential project risks.
• Obtain competitive pricing from installation partners, subcontractors, and equipment vendors prior to bid deadlines.
• Coordinate with electrical and general contractors, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and internal teams regarding scope, pricing, system requirements, and RFIs.
• Lead or participate in internal bid reviews to confirm scope, equipment, labor assumptions, subcontractor pricing, exclusions, and estimated costs.
• Support Sales with proposals, scope narratives, clarifications, alternates, and exclusions for fire alarm projects.
• Maintain project drawings, specifications, takeoffs, quotes, addenda, scope changes, estimates, and turnover documentation.
• Participate in turnover meetings with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to communicate scope, design intent, equipment selections, assumptions, exclusions, risks, and key project details.
• Travel to customer and strategic account sites as needed for site surveys, existing system evaluations, and project development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of estimating experience in fire alarm, life safety, electrical, low-voltage, or a related industry.
• 1+ year of commercial fire alarm or life safety experience.
• Experience with fire alarm panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, modules, power supplies, and related equipment.
• Familiarity with NOTIFIER, Silent Knight, or similar fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings, electrical/fire alarm plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience with project takeoffs and estimating equipment, material, labor, installation, and subcontractor costs.
• Understanding of commercial fire alarm system design and applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with customers, contractors, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, Sales, and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of estimating experience in fire alarm, life safety, electrical, or low-voltage.
• 2+ years of commercial fire alarm experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Construction Management, Fire Protection, or a related field.
• Strong experience with NOTIFIER, Silent Knight, and other commercial fire alarm systems.
• Experience with Bluebeam and/or construction takeoff and estimating software.
• Advanced ability to interpret fire alarm drawings, riser diagrams, device layouts, sequences of operation, and specifications.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and applicable local fire alarm and life safety requirements.
• Experience estimating new construction, retrofits, system replacements, and expansions.
• Experience preparing proposals, scope narratives, clarifications, assumptions, alternates, and exclusions.
• Experience coordinating with electrical/general contractors, engineers, vendors, installation subcontractors.
• Experience supporting project turnover from Sales/Estimating to Engineering, Project Management, and Operations.
• NICET Level II Certification or Higher

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (iesee, hear,speakand write clearly)in order tocommunicate with colleagues and/or customers
• Manual dexterityrequiredfor occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment
• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and maybe requiredto work at heights over 1.8m(6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employeeencounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properlylightedand ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• Will berequiredto be on site with customers or contractors, with or withoutBosch Building Technologiescolleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction.
• Driving to customer sites isrequired
• Limited overnight travel may berequired

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday - Friday
• Travel Requirements: Less than 10% and as needed.
• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

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Pay Range

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