Fire Protection Estimator: Lead Bid Strategy & Budgets

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability & Life insurance

401(k) match

Health Savings Plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Fire Protection Estimator to prepare comprehensive bid estimates for complex projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.

You will review construction documents, perform hydraulic calculations, solicit subcontractor quotes, and coordinate with in-house trades to ensure accurate takeoffs. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of fire protection estimation experience, strong technical writing skills, and a proven ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in large fire protection construction projects or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-2+ years' Estimating/Pre-Construction experience
• Demonstrate knowledge and efficiency in fire protection hydraulic calculation software
• General understanding of NFPA codes that relate to the Fire Protection industry. NFPA 13, 14, 20 and 24
• Understanding and capable of laying out Fire Protection systems
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines
• Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Must be available to work assigned schedules

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents including instructions to bidders, scope of work and general conditions
• Lay out fire protection systems to create an accurate bid takeoff
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work
• Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via company ftp website and/or email
• Assist in development of bid strategies
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits
• Review take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotations for full compliance with the plans and specifications
• Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals
• Assist in negotiating subcontracts and procurement of materials and equipment
• Enter estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the operations team
• Experience with Fire Protection industry standards, including shop fabrication
• Experience in providing budgets, estimates, construction schedules, and manpower projections
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines
• Work as part of a team and coordinate scope of work between in-house trades (Sprinkler, Sheet Metal, Electrical, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Fire protection estimating

NFPA knowledge

Hydraulic calculations

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Deadline driven

Education

AAS or BS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Fire protection hydraulic calculation software

Job description

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Fire Protection Estimator to prepare comprehensive bid estimates for complex projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.

You will review construction documents, perform hydraulic calculations, solicit subcontractor quotes, and coordinate with in-house trades to ensure accurate takeoffs. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of fire protection estimation experience, strong technical writing skills, and a proven ability to meet tight deadlines.