Fire Sprinkler Estimator: Accurate Budgets & Proposals

WilsonHCG; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WilsonHCG is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for water-based fire protection projects. You will review bid documents, perform material and labor takeoffs, obtain pricing, and assess project risks to develop proposals that support code compliance and profitability.

The role requires reading plans and specifications, estimating piping, sprinklers, valves, hangers, and related equipment, and collaborating with project teams to deliver dependable,

Qualifications

• 3+ years in fire sprinkler estimating, design, installation, project management, or related field work.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 13 and water-based fire protection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with material takeoffs, labor forecasting, and cost estimating.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and estimating software.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• NICET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid documents.
• Determine project scope, hazard classifications, and system requirements.
• Perform material takeoffs for piping, sprinklers, valves, fittings, hangers, risers, and related equipment.
• Estimate labor, equipment, permits, freight, subcontractor costs, overhead, and contingency.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate water supply, access, structural conditions, and installation constraints.
• Obtain and compare vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare proposals, assumptions, exclusions, alternates, and project handoff documentation.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, designers, purchasing, fabrication, and field teams.

Skills

Fire sprinkler estimating

NFPA 13

Material takeoffs

Labor forecasting

Cost estimating

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Negotiation

Communication

NICET certification

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

WilsonHCG is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for water-based fire protection projects. You will review bid documents, perform material and labor takeoffs, obtain pricing, and assess project risks to develop proposals that support code compliance and profitability.

The role requires reading plans and specifications, estimating piping, sprinklers, valves, hangers, and related equipment, and collaborating with project teams to deliver dependable,