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Fire Sprinkler Estimator

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Birmingham, ALJob$70–80K/yrPosted 2mo ago

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Compensation
$70–80K/yr
Location
Birmingham, AL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

CHA Consulting, Inc. is hiring a Fire Sprinkler Estimator. CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Estimator to join their Fire Protection Services Team in Birmingham, AL. This role involves developing detailed cost estimates for fire sprinkler and fire protection system projects, validating pricing, and preparing complete cost deliverables. The estimator will apply quantification tools, identify discrepancies, research market trends, and collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure accurate estimates and successful project delivery.

Key focus areas include 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, and Apply estimating and quantification tools (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff) to produce accurate and efficient results.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Mechanical/Architectural Engineering Or Construction Management Or Equivalent and 2+ Years Fire Sprinkler Cost Estimating Experience. Important skills include Excel, Analytical Capabilities, Organizational Capabilities, Problem-Solving Capabilities, Attention To Detail, and Effective Communication Skills. Preferred (not required): On-Screen Takeoff and Microsoft Word.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ExcelAnalytical CapabilitiesOrganizational CapabilitiesProblem-Solving CapabilitiesAttention to DetailEffective Communication SkillsCollaborationOn-Screen TakeoffMicrosoft WordConstruction Engineering PracticesCost DriversProject Delivery MethodsManage Multiple Estimate Components With Accuracy

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Architectural EngineeringBachelor's in Construction ManagementEquivalent Professional Experience2 Years of Fire Sprinkler Cost Estimating2 Years of Fire Sprinkler Design Using a CAD Based Program

Full job description

Join Us:

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 aFire Sprinkler Estimatorto join ourFire Protection Services TeaminBirmingham, 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.

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

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

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

Curious about the innovative work our Fire Protection Services team is delivering? Explore our approach to fire and life safety solutions at: chasolutions.com/solutions/fire-protection/ .

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $80,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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LocationUS-AL-Birmingham

Job ID 7712

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Category Fire Protection

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