Fire Alarm Estimator

Job Locations US-IN-Fort Wayne
ID 2025-5021
Company
Shambaugh & Son, L.P.
Category
Marketing/Sales
Position Type
Full-Time
Location Type
Onsite
Posted Date
22 hours ago(10/22/2025 11:37 AM)

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is looking for a Fire Alarm Estimator. In this role you will be responsible for estimating and project managing fire protection fire alarm jobs for all types of projects including heavy industrial and commercial for projects more than $1 million in value.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with both our current and future client base through marketing and other key strategies.
  • Develop detailed and accurate scope of work and preliminary bid drawings based upon information received from customer.
  • Preform detailed and informative site surveying of their bid projects with pictures and accurate dimensions.
  • Review project documents, develop bid drawing, and scope of work with the purpose of providing the most cost-effective estimate to be submitted to the customer. 
  • Hydraulic calculations.
  • Project take-offs in estimating program.
  • Some project management responsibilities. (Track project progress, change order maintenance, etc…).
  • Review all engineered drawings for accuracy with the project estimate.
  • Preform contract review and checklist for each project sold.
  • Continuously find new and creative ways of marketing their key customer base.
  • Continuously monitor all project job cost repots and make sure they are staying on top of any visible issues.
  • Follow up communication with customers during the entire duration of each project.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Degree in technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent work experience. Examples include Engineering, Design Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering/Technology, and Construction Management degrees.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Fire Protection industry.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Special Projects industry.
  • High electrical interest.
  • AutoCad experience preferred.
  • Good computer skills (Proficient in Microsoft Excel).
  • Must be flexible in maintaining customer relationships, while developing new customer relationships.
  • Must be organized and capable of multi-tasking. 
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Previous Business Development/Customer Relations experience.
  • Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
  • Excellent communicator in both written and verbal form.
  • Self-motivated individual with great organizational skills.
  • Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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