Fire Alarm Estimator: Complex Projects & Growth

EMCOR Group, Inc.

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Estimator to prepare competitive estimates and support the delivery of complex fire protection projects in Indiana. This role covers fire alarm, gas suppression, and special hazard systems, developing project scopes, bid packages, and cost estimates with customers and project teams.

Candidates should have strong technical and organizational skills, experience reviewing drawings, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

Engineering/Technology degree or equivalent work experience.
Fire protection industry experience preferred (1+ year).
Experience with project estimating and bid packages preferred.
Proficiency in Excel/Word and AutoCAD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with current and future clients through marketing and strategies.
Prepare detailed scope of work and preliminary bid drawings from customer information.
Perform site surveys with pictures and accurate dimensions.
Develop high-level design calculations of systems estimated.
Conduct project take-offs in estimating program.
Some project management responsibilities (tracking progress, change orders).
Review engineered drawings for accuracy with the project estimate.
Develop detailed scope letters for each bid.
Perform contract review and checklist for each project sold.
Monitor project costs and communicate issues to stakeholders.
Coordinate communication with customers throughout the project.