Fire Alarm Solutions Estimator — Life-Safety Project Lead
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Convergint is seeking a full-time Fire Solutions Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for large-scale RFPs and complex scopes, focusing on fire alarm systems and life safety technologies. You will bridge entry-level estimators with senior staff, collaborating with customers, AHJs, consultants, and internal teams.
You will design and estimate fire alarm solutions, develop scopes of work and BOMs, review plans for code compliance, and support VE efforts while ensuring project success and
Qualifications
- NICET Level I certification or higher in Fire Alarm Systems required and 3-5 years of equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, and local fire/life safety codes
- Experience estimating and designing commercial fire alarm systems preferred
- Familiarity with major fire alarm manufacturers and platforms such as Edwards/EST, Notifier, Siemens, Simplex, Honeywell, or similar systems
Responsibilities
- Conduct customer site walks and attend pre-bid meetings alongside Account Executives and project stakeholders
- Design and estimate fire alarm and life safety solutions for both negotiated and hard-bid opportunities
- Develop detailed scopes of work, bill of materials, labor estimates, and proposal documentation
- Review plans, specifications, and RFP documents 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 the estimating process
- Work with manufacturers and distribution partners to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend best-fit solutions
- Support value engineering efforts while maintaining system integrity, code compliance, and customer expectations
- Assist with project handoff and collaborate with operations teams to ensure successful project execution
- Maintain awareness of evolving fire alarm technologies, industry trends, and life safety best practices
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Job description
Convergint is seeking a full-time Fire Solutions Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for large-scale RFPs and complex scopes, focusing on fire alarm systems and life safety technologies. You will bridge entry-level estimators with senior staff, collaborating with customers, AHJs, consultants, and internal teams.
You will design and estimate fire alarm solutions, develop scopes of work and BOMs, review plans for code compliance, and support VE efforts while ensuring project success and
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