Fire Sprinkler Estimator

AppleOne Employment Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Lead Fire Sprinkler Estimator for a direct hire opportunity in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on leading estimating efforts for commercial fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems across diverse projects, with collaboration across PMs, designers, and field teams.

The ideal candidate will prepare accurate estimates, review plans and bid packages, and drive competitive pricing while ensuring profitability and NFPA compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating fire sprinkler systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate estimates for commercial fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems.
• Review plans, specifications, bid packages, and addenda to perform detailed material and labor takeoffs.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies while maintaining project profitability and supporting operational goals.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, field leadership, and operations teams throughout preconstruction and project turnover.
• Participate in job walks, client meetings, proposal reviews, and presentations as needed.
• Assist with change orders, value engineering, scope reviews, and estimating best practices while ensuring NFPA compliance.

Job description

Job Summary

A respected fire protection contractor in Southern California is seeking a Lead Fire Sprinkler Estimator for a direct hire opportunity in San Diego, CA. This position is ideal for an experienced fire sprinkler estimating professional looking to contribute to high-value commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, technology, and mission-critical projects. This family-owned organization is known for quality workmanship, innovation, financial stability, and strong employee retention. Leadership is accessible, the culture is collaborative, and experienced professionals are valued for their technical expertise and business impact. With a strong pipeline of negotiated work and repeat clients, this opportunity offers long-term career growth for an estimator ready to step into a lead role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate estimates for commercial fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems.
• Review plans, specifications, bid packages, and addenda to perform detailed material and labor takeoffs.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies while maintaining project profitability and supporting operational goals.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, field leadership, and operations teams throughout preconstruction and project turnover.
• Participate in job walks, client meetings, proposal reviews, and presentations as needed.
• Assist with change orders, value engineering, scope reviews, and estimating best practices while ensuring compliance with NFPA standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 annually, based on experience.
• Employment Type: Direct Hire.
• Location: San Diego, CA.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and any statutory sick pay where required.
• We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
• AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/EVerify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
• We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.