Fire Alarm Estimator

Ilocatum; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Estimator to prepare bids and estimates for fire protection projects across all phases. You will interpret drawings, collaborate with subcontractors, vendors, and clients, and ensure pricing reflects real-world costs and timelines.

The role is primarily office-based with occasional job site visits. AHS diploma or associate degree preferred, with 1–5 years estimating experience and proficiency in Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting fire alarm drawings and construction documents.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong math and analytical skills, with the ability to complete quantity surveys and pricing under deadline pressure.
• 1 to 5 years of estimating or related field experience; A High School Diploma is required; an Associate's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid proposals and estimates across all phases of fire alarm construction projects.
• Attend job site walk-throughs, assess site conditions, and factor those variables into pricing.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure estimates reflect real-world costs and timelines.
• Work closely across internal departments and help develop the sales strategies that bring projects to the table.

Skills

Interpret fire alarm drawings

Strong math and analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Bluebeam

On Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your fire alarm estimates will directly shape our client's growth in one of the most technically specialized corners of the construction industry.

What You Must Bring

• Experience reading and interpreting fire alarm drawings and construction documents. You can move through plans and specs with confidence, catch what others miss, and translate them into accurate cost estimates.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office. These are the tools you will use daily.
• Strong math and analytical skills, with the ability to complete quantity surveys and pricing under deadline pressure.
• 1 to 5 years of estimating or related field experience. A High School Diploma is required; an Associate's Degree is preferred.

What You Will Do

Prepare bid proposals and estimates across all phases of fire alarm construction projects. Attend job site walk-throughs, assess site conditions, and factor those variables into your pricing. Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure estimates reflect real-world costs and timelines.

You will work closely across internal departments and help develop the sales strategies that bring projects to the table.

About Our Client

Our client is a recognized leader in the fire protection industry with more than 30 locations across the East Coast and Midwest. Their teams share resources, knowledge, and best practices across every branch, meaning you are never working in isolation.

Backed by a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation, our client offers the financial stability and training infrastructure of a large enterprise while maintaining the culture and accountability of a specialized trade contractor. Fire life safety is their focus, and they take that seriously. Many team members have stayed 10, 20, or more years.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary of $90,000 to $100,000. Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision. This is primarily an office-based role with occasional job site visits.