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Fire Protection Estimator at Jobot
Jobot
Raleigh, NC
$65,000 - $85,000/year
Administration
Posted 3 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION
High Growth + Great Culture + Strong Leadership
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a growing fire protection and life safety services company supporting commercial customers across installation, service, and system maintenance. Our work ranges from large commercial construction projects to smaller service-driven projects supporting existing facilities.
The company recently partnered with a larger national platform focused on building a best-in-class fire protection services organization across the United States. This partnership provides additional resources, improved benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities while maintaining the culture and leadership of a strong local team.
The focus is continued expansion, building strong field teams, and delivering reliable life safety solutions for customers.
Why join us?
Job Details
Job Summary
We are seeking a Fire Protection Estimator to support a growing life safety contractor specializing in fire sprinkler systems and related services. This role plays a key part in evaluating bid opportunities, developing accurate estimates, and supporting the preconstruction process from initial opportunity through project handoff.
The Estimator will work closely with the operations and preconstruction teams to prepare competitive proposals while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and responsiveness to customers and internal stakeholders.
This position is well suited for someone who enjoys both the technical side of estimating and the relationship-driven nature of working with clients and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Tools and Technology
Performance Expectations
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here:
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a growing fire protection and life safety services company supporting commercial customers across installation, service, and system maintenance. Our work ranges from large commercial construction projects to smaller service-driven projects supporting existing facilities.
The company recently partnered with a larger national platform focused on building a best-in-class fire protection services organization across the United States. This partnership provides additional resources, improved benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities while maintaining the culture and leadership of a strong local team.
The focus is continued expansion, building strong field teams, and delivering reliable life safety solutions for customers.
Why join us?
- Backed by a rapidly growing national fire protection platform with strong financial stability
- Clear career trajectory as the company continues to expand its estimating and preconstruction capabilities
- Leadership team that prioritized cultural alignment and employee growth during acquisition
- Strong pipeline of work and a stable backlog in a recession-resistant industry
- Access to improved benefits, systems, and operational support following the platform partnership
- Opportunity to help shape estimating processes as the company grows
Job Details
Job Summary
We are seeking a Fire Protection Estimator to support a growing life safety contractor specializing in fire sprinkler systems and related services. This role plays a key part in evaluating bid opportunities, developing accurate estimates, and supporting the preconstruction process from initial opportunity through project handoff.
The Estimator will work closely with the operations and preconstruction teams to prepare competitive proposals while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and responsiveness to customers and internal stakeholders.
This position is well suited for someone who enjoys both the technical side of estimating and the relationship-driven nature of working with clients and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates for fire protection and sprinkler system projects
- Review project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine scope and pricing requirements
- Utilize estimating software and internal tools to produce accurate cost proposals
- Collect and organize all documentation necessary for each bid opportunity
- Maintain organized archives including bid calendars, bid logs, estimate folders, and CRM entries
- Coordinate with the preconstruction team to generate RFIs and clarify project scope when necessary
- Communicate professionally with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout the bid process
- Manage incoming bid invitations, service account RFPs, and new project leads
- Support pricing strategy in collaboration with divisional leadership
- Upon project award, coordinate a detailed handoff to the assigned Project Manager
- Assist with change order pricing when required after project award
- Track bid performance, accuracy, and overall estimating metrics
Tools and Technology
- Estimating Edge software (training available if needed)
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- NitroPro PDF software
- VPN access and internal bid management systems
- CRM and project documentation platforms
Performance Expectations
- Produce consistent bid volume and maintain organized documentation across all estimates
- Ensure pricing accuracy and thorough scope review
- Maintain professional communication with internal and external teams
- Support efficient handoff to project management teams once projects are awarded
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: