Fire Stopping Construction Estimator - Texas

BrandSafway Group; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BrandSafway is seeking a Fire Stopping Estimator to generate accurate cost estimates for access, scaffolding, and related solutions across Texas. This role combines technical estimating with active business development and project coordination, supporting sales operations with high-quality proposals.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of fire stopping estimating experience, proficiency with estimating software, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fire stopping estimating experience in commercial/industrial construction
• Proficiency with estimating software and cost take-offs
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Actively sell and prospect end-user business to support branch sales goals
• Generate sales leads and engage customers to understand requirements and promote BrandSafway solutions
• Present proposals, address questions, and negotiate terms to secure business
• Review blueprints, perform take-offs, and develop comprehensive cost estimates
• Coordinate pricing with subcontractors and ensure bid formats meet company standards
• Coordinate with engineering for complex estimates

Skills

Fire stopping estimating

Estimating software

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Compensation $71,400.00 - $125,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Highlights

• Working knowledge and experience in own job discipline
• Understanding of key business drivers
• Ability to solve problems in straightforward situations using technical experience and judgment

Description

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team.

The ideal candidate can be location anywhere in the state of Texas.

The Fire Stopping Estimator is responsible for generating new business, preparing accurate cost estimates, and supporting sales operations by delivering high-quality proposals for access, scaffolding, and related solutions.This role combines technical estimating skills with active business development, customer engagement, and project coordination.The ideal candidate is an individual who is proactive, customer-focused, and able to provide both technical expertise and strong sales support while collaborating with operations, engineering, and branch teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively sell and prospect end‑user business to support branch sales goals
• Generate sales leads and engage potential and existing customers to understand requirements and promote BrandSafway solutions
• Present proposals to customers, address questions, and negotiate terms to secure business
• Support the development of branch/area sales plans and assist with major project presentations
• Review blueprints, perform take‑offs, prepare cost estimates, and develop comprehensive proposals that meet customer requirements
• Estimate projects using engineering knowledge and collaborate with BrandSafway Engineering when necessary
• Revise estimates as needed, coordinate pricing with subcontractors, and ensure bid formats meet company standards

Customer & Project Support

• Communicate with customers, project managers, and superintendents regarding design changes, value engineering, scheduling, and budget matters
• Conduct field job walks with customers and support project teams during pre‑ and post‑bid processes
• Provide technical support, product training, and reinforce safe-use practices of BrandSafway equipment
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate with branch operations, engineering, and sales teams to ensure quality proposals and project execution
• Support equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to resolve product performance issues
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Manage bid logs, forecasts, proposal documentation, and reporting
• Complete billing, timecards, change orders, and other required administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 3 years of Fire Stopping estimating experience, ideally in commercial or industrial construction.
• Proficiency in estimating software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to analyze project documents, develop accurate estimates and plan work effectively
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of scaffolding, insulation, and access systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills (communicating with general contractors and other customers)
• Works independently with minimal supervision; expected to exercise strong judgment using multiple sources of information
• Occasional site visits required, including walking, climbing, or lifting up to 50 lbs depending on project needs
• Approximately 10% overnight travel.

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.

About Us

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 26 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.