Fire Alarm Sales Estimator

Impact Fire Services, LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, LLC in Mobile, AL is seeking a Fire Alarm Sales Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for fire alarm installations, repairs, and upgrades by analyzing project specs, drawings, and NFPA requirements.

The role requires strong math, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to deliver timely, competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• Must have experience within fire alarm system designing or estimating.
• CFPS certification is a plus.
• NICET certifications in fire alarm systems or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA Code.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specs, and drawings to assess the scope of fire alarm installations or modifications.
• Calculate material, labor, and equipment costs for fire alarm projects.
• Prepare and present detailed proposals, including breakdowns of labor, materials, and timeline estimates.
• Identify required components, panels, devices, wires, and other materials to ensure compliance with project specs and codes.
• Ensure designs and estimates adhere to NFPA standards, local building codes, and fire safety regulations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to obtain pricing for materials and equipment.
• Communicate with clients and contractors to clarify project requirements and address questions.
• Produce timely and accurate estimates according to fixed bid dates/schedules.
• Apply for permits and submittals.
• Produce status reports and participate in planning meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Strong math skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Experience estimating fire alarm

NFPA Code interpretation

Education

CFPS certification

NICET certification (fire alarm)

NFPA knowledge

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

This position will be working out of our Mobile, AL office.

The Fire Alarm Sales Estimator role is responsible for analyzing project specifications, blueprints, and other documentation to develop accurate cost estimates for fire alarm system installations, repairs, and upgrades. This role requires a deep understanding of fire protection systems, industry standards, and local building codes, along with excellent analytical and communication skills to coordinate with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review project plans, specifications, and drawings to assess the scope of fire sprinkler system installations or modifications.
• Calculate material, labor, and equipment costs for fire alarmprojects.
• Prepare and present detailed proposals, including breakdowns of labor, materials, and timeline estimates.
• Identify required components, panels, devices, wires,and other materials to ensure compliance with project specifications and codes.
• Ensure designs and estimates adhere to NFPA standards, local building codes, and fire safety regulations.
• Stay up to date on changes in codes, materials, and industry trends.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to obtain pricing for materials and equipment.
• Communicate with clients and contractors to clarify project requirements and address questions.
• Work with sales, operations, and design staff as needed to interpret project specifications.
• Produce timely and accurate estimates according to fixed bid dates/schedules.
• Apply for permits and submittals.
• Produce status reports and act as a key participant in planning meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Education/Qualification:

• Must have experience within fire alarm system designing orestimating.
• CFPS certification (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) is a plus.
• NICET certifications in fire alarm systems or a related fire protection field preferred.
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA Code.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working against deadlines and an excellent track record of completing projects on time.