What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Estimator position at iLocatum?
Fire Alarm Estimator
Woburn, MA
Your fire alarm estimates will directly shape our client's growth in one of the most technically specialized corners of the construction industry.
What You Must Bring
- Experience reading and interpreting fire alarm drawings and construction documents. You can move through plans and specs with confidence, catch what others miss, and translate them into accurate cost estimates.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office. These are the tools you will use daily.
- Strong math and analytical skills, with the ability to complete quantity surveys and pricing under deadline pressure.
- 1 to 5 years of estimating or related field experience. A High School Diploma is required; an Associate's Degree is preferred.
What You Will Do
Prepare bid proposals and estimates across all phases of fire alarm construction projects. Attend job site walk-throughs, assess site conditions, and factor those variables into your pricing. Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure estimates reflect real-world costs and timelines.
You will work closely across internal departments and help develop the sales strategies that bring projects to the table.
About Our Client
Our client is a recognized leader in the fire protection industry with more than 30 locations across the East Coast and Midwest. Their teams share resources, knowledge, and best practices across every branch, meaning you are never working in isolation.
Backed by a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation, our client offers the financial stability and training infrastructure of a large enterprise while maintaining the culture and accountability of a specialized trade contractor. Fire life safety is their focus, and they take that seriously. Many team members have stayed 10, 20, or more years.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary of $90,000 to $100,000. Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision. This is primarily an office-based role with occasional job site visits.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000