Fire Protection Estimator

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.

• 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

• 5-10+ years of estimating experience, with meaningful time in fire protection/sprinkler estimating specifically