About this role
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