Fire Protection Estimator: Impactful Projects & Career Growth

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible FT

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a leading fire, life safety and security company seeking an Estimator to prepare proposals for fire protection and suppression systems.

The role involves bid layouts, material takeoffs, vendor pricing, quotes, and code research, collaborating with sales and operations to meet deadlines, and updating systems. Strong NFPA literacy and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing or estimating Special Hazard Suppression Systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA Code; read, interpret, and apply.
• Ability to create alarm & suppression layouts and perform material take-offs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to deliver high quality results by deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working against deadlines and an excellent track record of completing projects on time.
• Proven dedication to safety compliance and safe work practices.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Ability to maintain valid driver’s license and drive to job sites.
• 5+ years of experience estimating or designing industrial fire alarm and suppression applications preferred.
• NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems or a related fire protection field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or business administration preferred.
• CFPS certification (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform bid layouts.
• Complete material takeoffs.
• Obtain vendor pricing.
• Write quotes.
• Perform basic calculations and code research and assist other estimators as needed.
• Read, learn, interpret, and apply code requirements pertaining to job specifications.
• Work with sales, operations, and design staff as needed to interpret project specifications.
• Produce timely and accurate estimates according to fixed bid dates/schedules.
• Produce status reports and act as a key participant in planning meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems and update Compass regularly.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

NFPA knowledge

Code research

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or business administration

High School diploma or GED

NICET certifications in Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Suppression Systems

CFPS certification

5+ years experience in estimating/designing industrial fire alarm & suppression

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a leading fire, life safety and security company seeking an Estimator to prepare proposals for fire protection and suppression systems.

The role involves bid layouts, material takeoffs, vendor pricing, quotes, and code research, collaborating with sales and operations to meet deadlines, and updating systems. Strong NFPA literacy and organizational skills are essential.