Fire Alarm Estimator: Drive Accurate Bids & Growth

Eagle Fire; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Eagle Fire Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Estimator to review bid documents and drawings and prepare detailed cost estimates for fire alarm projects.

You will work with sales, management, and operations to produce timely proposals and turnover awarded projects. The ideal candidate has NICET certification and 3–5 years in fire alarm or related fields, strong takeoff skills in labor and materials, and proficiency with Bluebeam and the company quoting system.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of fire alarm, low-voltage, construction estimating, or related experience.
• NICET certification preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and electrical drawings.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and COMPANY quoting system.

Responsibilities

• Review bid opportunities, confirm scope, requirements, and deadlines.
• Review drawings/specs to prepare complete estimates and cost breakdowns.
• Perform labor/material takeoffs; estimate costs for labor, materials, equipment, subs.
• Develop estimates using Bluebeam and the quoting system; prepare project cost breakdowns.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing and include costs in estimates.
• Identify assumptions and exclusions; coordinate with management before proposals.
• Manage multiple bids and communicate progress to team.
• Attend weekly bid-review meetings; prioritize bid activity.
• Prepare materials for turnover to project management upon award.
• Maintain certifications or licenses via continuing education.
• Follow company safety and procedures; stop unsafe acts.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Communication

Organization

Read drawings

Team collaboration

Education

NICET certification in fire alarm systems

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

Company quoting system

MS Office

Job description

Eagle Fire Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Estimator to review bid documents and drawings and prepare detailed cost estimates for fire alarm projects.

You will work with sales, management, and operations to produce timely proposals and turnover awarded projects. The ideal candidate has NICET certification and 3–5 years in fire alarm or related fields, strong takeoff skills in labor and materials, and proficiency with Bluebeam and the company quoting system.