Fire Alarm Estimator — Design, Takeoffs & Bids

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

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.