Fire Sprinkler Estimator

Job Title: Fire Sprinkler Estimator Location: Huntingdon, PA Schedule: Monday-Friday Job Summary D.C. Goodman & Sons is seeking a Sprinkler Estimator to price fire protection systems on our commercial and institutional projects. This is a specialized, code-driven role focused exclusively on fire protection scope — sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems — for clients like hospitals, colleges, and industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Review drawings and specs to perform takeoffs for sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems Ensure bids account for code-required system components (sprinkler density/coverage, pipe sizing, fire-rated assemblies, etc.) Solicit and evaluate vendor/supplier pricing on fire protection materials and equipment Build complete bid packages, including labor hours, material costs, overhead, and margin Coordinate with the business development team on incoming leads and bid deadlines Clarify scope questions with GCs/clients and adjust pricing as needed during the bid process Hand off awarded jobs to project managers/ foremen with clear scope, budget, and code requirements Track win/loss rates and refine estimating accuracy over time Qualifications Preferred: 5-10+ years of estimating experience, with meaningful time in fire protection/sprinkler estimating specifically Solid knowledge of fire protection codes and standards and how local/PA fire code and AHJ requirements affect design and pricing Nicet Level I or II Certificate for water-based systems Ability to read and take off sprinkler layouts and piping isometrics Proficiency with estimating/takeoff software (e.

g., Bluebeam plus a piping/mechanical estimating platform) Valid driver's license Relationships with fire protection equipment/material suppliers OSHA 10 certification