Fire Protection Estimator (Raleigh)
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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
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
- 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
- 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
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