Fire Protection Estimator

Fire Alarm / Fire Sprinkler Estimator

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Discipline: Fire Alarm / Fire Sprinkler / Fire Protection

NICET: Preferred, but not required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm and/or Fire Sprinkler Estimator to join a growing fire protection team in the Detroit area.

This position is open to candidates with a background in fire alarm, fire sprinkler, or both disciplines . You will be responsible for reviewing project documents, developing accurate estimates, preparing bids and working closely with sales, design, project management and operations teams to ensure projects are accurately scoped and competitively priced.

NICET certification is preferred, but it is not essential . Strong practical estimating experience within the fire protection industry is more important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for fire alarm and/or fire sprinkler projects .
• Review architectural, MEP and fire protection drawings, specifications and bid documents.
• Perform material and labor takeoffs to establish accurate project costs.
• Develop competitive bids for new construction, tenant improvement, retrofit and service projects.
• Review project scope and identify potential exclusions, discrepancies and value-engineering opportunities.
• Obtain and evaluate pricing from manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with sales and business development teams throughout the bidding process.
• Coordinate with designers, project managers and field operations to ensure estimates reflect project requirements.
• Assist with bid proposals, scope letters and project handoffs following award.
• Maintain knowledge of material costs, labor requirements and current market pricing.
• Develop strong relationships with general contractors, electrical contractors, owners and other industry partners.
• Support multiple bids simultaneously while meeting submission deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within fire alarm, fire sprinkler or the wider fire protection industry .
• Strong understanding of fire protection systems, installation methods and project requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering and construction drawings.
• Experience performing material and labor takeoffs.
• Familiarity with relevant NFPA standards and local code requirements .
• Strong numerical, organizational and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working with estimating software, Microsoft Excel and construction documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across sales, design, operations and project management teams.
• NICET certification is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with experience estimating both fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems are particularly encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

This is an opportunity to join an established fire protection business with a strong presence in the Detroit market and play an important role in winning and delivering new projects.

The position offers exposure to a variety of commercial, industrial and institutional projects, with the opportunity to develop further within estimating, preconstruction, sales or project management.

Candidates coming from either fire alarm or fire sprinkler estimating backgrounds will be considered , while dual-discipline experience would be highly valued.