Fire Sprinkler Estimator

Inch & Co; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

D.C. Goodman & Sons is seeking a Fire Protection Estimator to price fire protection systems for our commercial and institutional projects in Huntingdon, PA.

This role focuses on sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems within a code-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring 5-10+ years of fire protection estimating experience, deep knowledge of applicable codes, and proficiency with takeoff software such as Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of estimating experience, specifically in fire protection

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs to perform takeoffs for sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems
• Ensure bids account for code-required components (sprinkler density/coverage, pipe sizing, fire-rated assemblies)
• Solicit and evaluate vendor pricing on fire protection materials and equipment
• Build complete bid packages, including labor hours, material costs, overhead, and margin
• Coordinate with BD team on leads and bid deadlines
• Clarify scope questions with GCs/clients and adjust pricing during the bid process
• Hand off awarded jobs to PMs/foremen with scope, budget, and code requirements
• Track win/loss rates and refine estimating accuracy over time

Skills

Fire protection estimating

Code knowledge

Reading drawings

Vendor pricing

Bid coordination

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Fire Protection Estimator

Location: Huntingdon, PA

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Job Summary

D.C. Goodman & Sons is seeking a Sprinkler Estimator to price fire protection systems on our commercial and institutional projects. This is a specialized, code-driven role focused exclusively on fire protection scope - sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems for clients like hospitals, colleges, and industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs to perform takeoffs for sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems
• Ensure bids account for code-required system components (sprinkler density/coverage, pipe sizing, fire-rated assemblies, etc.)
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/supplier pricing on fire protection materials and equipment
• Build complete bid packages, including labor hours, material costs, overhead, and margin
• Coordinate with the business development team on incoming leads and bid deadlines
• Clarify scope questions with GCs/clients and adjust pricing as needed during the bid process
• Hand off awarded jobs to project managers/foremen with clear scope, budget, and code requirements
• Track win/loss rates and refine estimating accuracy over time

Qualifications

Preferred:

• 5-10+ years of estimating experience, with meaningful time in fire protection/sprinkler estimating specifically
• Solid knowledge of fire protection codes and standards and how local/PA fire code and AHJ requirements affect design and pricing
• Ability to read and take off sprinkler layouts and piping isometrics
• Proficiency with estimating/takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam plus a piping/mechanical estimating platform)
• Valid driver's license
• Relationships with fire protection equipment/material suppliers
• OSHA 10 certification