Fire Protection Estimator (Sprinkler & Suppression)

Mullins Mechanical • United States • 3m ago

Mullins Mechanical is a leader in industrial and large commercial mechanical, plumbing, HVAC construction projects. Our projects are often in the industrial and manufacturing environments, such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, and other large commercial facilities. We are a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, and metal fabrication.

We are looking for an experienced Fire Protection Estimator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

The Fire Protection Estimator will be responsible for providing complete estimates for bids on projects assigned.

Essential Functions:

Review all construction documents including instructions to bidders, scope of work and general conditions
Ability to lay out Fire Protection Sprinkler and Suppression Systems in order to create an accurate bid takeoff
Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work if necessary
Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda
Assist in development of bid strategies
Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits which may result in travel time on occasions
Review take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals
Assist in negotiating subcontracts and procurement of materials and equipment
Enter estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the execution & operations team
Experience with Fire Protection industry standards, including shop fabrication
Experience in providing budgets, estimates, construction schedules, and manpower projections
Must be able to meet critical deadlines
Work as part of a team and coordinate scope of work between in-house trades
Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Required:

5+ years' experience in large Fire Protection Construction projects or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-2+ years' Estimating/Pre-Construction experience
Demonstrate knowledge and efficiency in Fire Protection Hydraulic Calculation Software
General understanding of NFPA codes that relate to the Fire Protection industry.
Understanding and capable of laying out Fire Protection Sprinkler & Suppression Systems
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to meet critical deadlines
Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills

Work Location: Remote/Hybrid

Salary: Compensation commensurate with experience.

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Mullins Mechanical ranked #243 on the 2024 ENR Top Specialty Contractors list, #48 in the Nation and #5 in the Southeast among Firms in Mechanical. We're proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. We're a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, fire protection, and metal fabrication. Our projects are often in industrial and heavy commercial environments such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, data centers, and other large facilities.