Job ID: 1801275
Reference Code: DP-Lead-Fire Sprinkler Estimator
Job Summary
A respected Southern California fire protection contractor is seeking a Lead Fire Sprinkler Estimator for a direct hire opportunity in San Diego, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced fire sprinkler estimating professional who wants to contribute to high-value commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, technology, and mission-critical projects.
This family-owned organization is known for quality work, innovation, financial stability, and strong employee retention. Leadership is accessible, the team is collaborative, and experienced professionals are valued for their technical expertise and business impact. The company offers a strong pipeline of negotiated work, repeat clients, and long-term career growth for someone ready to take a lead role in estimating.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare complete and accurate estimates for commercial fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems.
- Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and addenda to perform detailed material and labor takeoffs.
- Develop competitive pricing strategies while supporting project profitability and operational success.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, field leadership, and operations teams during preconstruction and project handoff.
- Participate in job walks, client meetings, proposal reviews, and presentations as needed.
- Support change orders, value engineering, scope reviews, and estimating best practices in accordance with NFPA standards.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $110,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: San Diego, CA.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Lead estimating efforts for commercial fire sprinkler and suppression system projects.
- Prepare detailed takeoffs, cost estimates, and proposal packages for new construction, tenant improvement, retrofit, and service work.
- Coordinate with design, project management, and operations teams to support accurate bids and smooth project transitions.
- Review project documents and estimate work in alignment with NFPA standards and industry best practices.
- 5+ years of fire sprinkler estimating experience required, with senior-level experience suited for a lead estimator role.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D, and related fire protection codes.
- Experience estimating commercial fire sprinkler systems for construction, retrofit, tenant improvement, and service projects.
- Proficiency with tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, SprinkCAD, Procore, Excel, or similar estimating and construction software.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with general contractors, owners, developers, and internal teams.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience estimating mission-critical facilities, data centers, clean agent systems, or clean air suppression systems.
- Background working with negotiated work, repeat clients, and design-assist or value engineering opportunities.
- Experience supporting high-value commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or technology projects.
- Ability to mentor or provide guidance to other estimating team members.