Fire Alarm & Life Safety Estimator

Convergint; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

401K Matching Plan

Paid Time Off starting at 13 days

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a Fire Solutions Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for large-scale fire alarm and life safety projects. You will bridge entry-level estimators with senior design teams and coordinate with AHJs, consultants, and vendors.

The role requires NICET Level I or equivalent experience, strong code knowledge, and ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines while using estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience reading construction drawings, specifications and operations documents.
• Ability to interpret NFPA 72, NEC, IBC and local fire/life safety codes.
• Minimum 2–3 years in estimating, project management or system design for physical security projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer site walks and attend pre-bid meetings with Account Executives and project stakeholders.
• Design and estimate fire alarm and life safety solutions for negotiated and hard-bid opportunities.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, bill of materials, labor estimates and proposal documentation.
• Review plans, specifications and RFPs to identify project requirements, code compliance needs and project risk.
• Interpret and apply NFPA 72, NEC, IBC and local fire/life safety code requirements throughout estimating.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and distribution partners to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend best-fit solutions.
• Support value engineering while maintaining system integrity and customer expectations.
• Assist with project handoff and collaborate with operations teams to ensure successful execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

College degree or trade school or equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Convergint is seeking a Fire Solutions Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for large-scale fire alarm and life safety projects. You will bridge entry-level estimators with senior design teams and coordinate with AHJs, consultants, and vendors.

The role requires NICET Level I or equivalent experience, strong code knowledge, and ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines while using estimating software and MS Office.