Senior Fire Protection Estimator

Actalent; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Fire Protection Project Estimator to develop detailed estimates for commercial and industrial fire protection projects. You will review drawings and specifications to define project scope and pricing, perform sprinkler layouts and takeoffs using CAD or PDF tools, and evaluate bid opportunities for alignment with capabilities.

The role requires 5+ years of estimating experience in fire protection, strong customer-facing communication, and the ability to manage multiple bids

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating fire sprinkler/fire protection projects or related construction.
• Strong understanding of fire protection systems, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience performing detailed material and labor takeoffs.
• Knowledge of underground and overhead fire protection systems.
• Proficiency with CAD and/or PDF-based layout tools.
• Ability to identify scope gaps and risks in estimates.
• Comfort discussing scope and pricing with customers to move opportunities to award.
• Experience managing multiple bids and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Perform sprinkler layouts and takeoffs using CAD and/or PDF-based estimating tools.
• Estimate both overhead and underground fire protection systems.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, code requirements, and potential risks during the estimating process.
• Evaluate bid opportunities to determine alignment with company capabilities and resources.
• Proactively follow up on submitted bids and communicate with customers regarding scope, pricing, and project requirements.
• Assist in converting qualified opportunities into awarded work through strong customer communication and follow-up.
• Maintain involvement after award to support design, field, and project teams with scope questions, revisions, and change orders.
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of active bids and awarded projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, architects, and other project stakeholders.

Skills

Estimating fire sprinkler/fire protec

Reading drawings & specs

Takeoffs (material & labor)

CAD knowledge

Customer-facing communication

Bid management & follow-up

Multi-project management

Education

Post-secondary education in project management

Tools

CAD software

PDF estimating tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Fire Protection Project Estimator to develop detailed estimates for commercial and industrial fire protection projects. You will review drawings and specifications to define project scope and pricing, perform sprinkler layouts and takeoffs using CAD or PDF tools, and evaluate bid opportunities for alignment with capabilities.

The role requires 5+ years of estimating experience in fire protection, strong customer-facing communication, and the ability to manage multiple bids