Fire Sprinkler Estimator: Impactful Projects & Growth

Symons Fire Protection, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Company Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&

Vacation, Holidays, Birthday Holiday,

Discretionary Bonus Program

Training and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Company Celebrations

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Onsite Gym

Premium coffee and snacks

Job summary

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. in San Diego seeks an experienced Fire Sprinkler Estimator to join our team.

You will review construction documents, perform detailed take-offs, and develop accurate cost estimates for fire sprinkler projects. The role requires strong analytical and numerical skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with homeowners, customers, contractors, and project teams to ensure competitive bids and project profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in construction estimating, fire sprinkler estimating, or a related construction field is preferred.
• Experience reviewing construction documents and performing construction take-offs is preferred.
• Experience preparing cost estimates and analyzing labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs is preferred.
• Experience working with construction contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or customers is preferred.
• Experience with computer spreadsheets and estimating software is preferred.
• Fire sprinkler industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents, plans, specifications, and related project information for bidding purposes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the scope of work and project requirements.
• Identify project requirements, exclusions, inclusions, and potential estimating concerns.
• Review plans for inaccuracies, omissions, discrepancies, and other conditions that may impact project costs.
• Identify items requiring clarification and communicate questions or concerns to the appropriate parties.
• Maintain an understanding of applicable project requirements, construction practices, and fire sprinkler industry standards.
• Execute detailed material and construction take-offs from construction documents.
• Accurately quantify materials, equipment, labor, and other costs associated with fire sprinkler installations.
• Input take-off information into computer spreadsheets and estimating systems.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates based on project plans, specifications, historical information, and available pricing.
• Analyze quantities, labor requirements, material costs, equipment costs, subcontractor costs, and overhead.
• Where predetermined standards or pricing information are not available, develop reasonable and supportable estimates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Organized

Communication skills

Collaboration

Numerical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. in San Diego seeks an experienced Fire Sprinkler Estimator to join our team.

You will review construction documents, perform detailed take-offs, and develop accurate cost estimates for fire sprinkler projects. The role requires strong analytical and numerical skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with homeowners, customers, contractors, and project teams to ensure competitive bids and project profitability.