Fire Sprinkler Estimator

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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/.

$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. 

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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