Senior Fire Protection Estimator: Design, Takeoffs & Proposals

Guardian Fire Services; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Houston Fire & Security is a full-service fire protection company providing design, installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance of commercial fire protection systems in the Houston area.

We are seeking a reliable Fire Protection Sales/Estimator to join our team in Humble, TX. The role involves estimating and preparing proposals for fire alarm and low voltage systems, with opportunities to take on mid-size projects independently.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and estimating software.
• Ability to create basic fire alarm layouts and perform material take-offs.
• Experience in estimating fire alarm and low voltage systems preferred.
• Reading and interpreting NFPA and NEC codes for estimates.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and prepare proposals for fire alarm and low voltage systems.
• Lay out bids, complete material takeoffs, obtain vendor pricing.
• Review RFPs and drawings to determine scope of work and content of estimates.
• Prepare fire alarm system take-offs and solicit subcontractor bids.
• Assemble estimating spreadsheets and support other departments as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Tools

NFPA codes

NEC codes

Job description

Houston Fire & Security is a full-service fire protection company providing design, installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance of commercial fire protection systems in the Houston area.

We are seeking a reliable Fire Protection Sales/Estimator to join our team in Humble, TX. The role involves estimating and preparing proposals for fire alarm and low voltage systems, with opportunities to take on mid-size projects independently.