Senior Commercial Fire Alarm Estimator

Morrow-Meadows Corporation; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

401(k) Match

8 Paid Holidays

Birthday Holiday

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Morrow-Meadows Corporation is seeking an experienced Low Voltage Estimator with a strong background in Fire Life Safety Systems to estimate commercial fire alarm systems and support related low voltage scopes such as access control, video surveillance, and structured cabling.

The candidate reviews drawings, performs takeoffs, coordinates with vendors, and develops accurate cost estimates from bid through turnover, contributing to a fast-paced pursuit and project execution environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years estimating experience in low voltage systems, primary in commercial fire alarm.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems in commercial/industrial construction.
• Experience with design-build estimating and negotiated projects.
• Familiar with multi-system LV integration.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with general contractors, consultants, AHJs; takeoffs and pricing.
• RCDD certification and manufacturer certifications related to fire/low voltage systems.
• Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software (any standard tool).
• Knowledge of NFPA, IBC, and fire/life safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for devices, cabling, pathways, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with vendors for pricing and technical information.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare proposal clarifications, exclusions, and scope narratives.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and business development teams.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks as required.
• Maintain estimating databases, labor units, and historical pricing.
• Support design-build and negotiated project opportunities.
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Low voltage estimating

Fire alarm systems

Takeoff software

Design-build estimating

AHJ coordination

Education

RCDD certification

Manufacturer certifications (fire/low voltage)

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Morrow-Meadows Corporation is seeking an experienced Low Voltage Estimator with a strong background in Fire Life Safety Systems to estimate commercial fire alarm systems and support related low voltage scopes such as access control, video surveillance, and structured cabling.

The candidate reviews drawings, performs takeoffs, coordinates with vendors, and develops accurate cost estimates from bid through turnover, contributing to a fast-paced pursuit and project execution environment.