Fire Sprinkler Estimator
Location
Alabama, USA
Level
Associate
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
$70,000 - $80,000
Job Description
Posted on:
October 21, 2026
Drive Project Precision as a Fire Sprinkler Estimator — Analyze, Quantify, Deliver
Are you detail‑driven with a passion for building accurate, competitive cost solutions that bring fire protection systems to life? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your analytical mindset and technical knowledge directly influence project success?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Estimator to join our Fire Protection Services Team in Birmingham, AL, where you’ll play a key role in developing reliable cost estimates that support high‑quality fire protection system projects. Step into a role where your expertise in takeoffs, pricing analysis, and cost evaluation helps drive smarter decisions and successful project delivery.
Why You'll Love It Here:
- Contribute to critical fire protection projects that safeguard people, facilities, and communities
- Join a specialized team delivering innovative fire protection systems across diverse industries
- Grow your technical estimating expertise within a collaborative, high‑impact environment
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Develop detailed cost estimates for fire sprinkler and fire protection system projects
- Validate pricing, assemble estimate packages, and support the preparation of complete cost deliverables
- Apply estimating and quantification tools (e.g., On‑Screen Takeoff) to produce accurate and efficient results
- Identify quantity discrepancies and pricing concerns, providing recommendations to senior staff
- Research material pricing and market trends to strengthen estimate accuracy
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical teams to align estimates with project scope and requirements
- Prepare fire sprinkler proposals for presentation to clients
Job Requirements
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mehcanical or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience required
- Minimum 2 years of fire sprinkler cost estimating or fire sprinkler design using a CAD based program required
- Working knowledge of construction engineering practices, cost drivers, and project delivery methods
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage multiple estimate components with accuracy and limited rework
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office tools
