Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Estimator

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. is a premier, full-service fire-life safety contractor based in San Diego, CA. For over 30 years, we have specialized in the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of residential and commercial fire sprinkler and fire alarm/low voltage systems across Southern California.

We pride ourselves on operational excellence, high-quality craftsmanship, and unwavering safety standards. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career in the fire protection industry.

As an Experienced Fire Sprinkler Estimator, you will play an important role in preparing accurate and competitive estimates for fire sprinkler projects. You will review construction documents, perform detailed take-offs, analyze project costs, obtain subcontractor and vendor pricing, and prepare estimates that support the company's operations, sales efforts, and strategic planning.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with numbers and construction data. This position requires strong communication and collaboration skills, as the Estimator will regularly interact with homeowners, customers, purchasing agents, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, project managers, and other team members.

Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, technical knowledge, estimating experience, and applicable industry knowledge.

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated Fire Sprinkler Estimator to join our team.

The Fire Sprinkler Estimator will be responsible for reviewing construction documents, understanding project scope, performing detailed take-offs, developing accurate cost estimates, obtaining subcontractor and vendor pricing, and preparing competitive bids for fire sprinkler projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong mathematical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. The Estimator must be comfortable reviewing construction plans and specifications, interpreting project requirements, analyzing labor and material costs, and using computer-based estimating tools and spreadsheets.

This position will work closely with customers, contractors, homeowners, purchasing agents, subcontractors, vendors, project managers, and company leadership. Strong communication and sales skills are essential, as the Estimator will participate in customer and contractor communications and help support the company's business development and sales objectives.

The Fire Sprinkler Estimator will also be responsible for identifying inaccuracies, omissions, and discrepancies in construction documents, quoted items, pricing information, and computer databases and communicating these issues to the appropriate supervisor.

The goal of this position is to provide accurate, timely, and competitive estimates that support successful project execution, profitability, customer satisfaction, and the company's continued growth.

• Review construction documents, plans, specifications, and related project information for bidding purposes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the scope of work and project requirements.
• Identify project requirements, exclusions, inclusions, and potential estimating concerns.
• Review plans for inaccuracies, omissions, discrepancies, and other conditions that may impact project costs.
• Identify items requiring clarification and communicate questions or concerns to the appropriate parties.
• Maintain an understanding of applicable project requirements, construction…