Fire Protection Estimator / Project Manager / Sales

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $100,000-$125,000 DOE

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Estimator / Project Manager / Sales to oversee estimating, project execution, budgeting, scheduling, client relationships, and operational coordination for commercial and industrial fire protection projects.

This position provides end-to-end project oversight from bid through closeout while ensuring projects remain profitable, compliant, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating

• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid packages.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for fire sprinkler projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and sizing analysis.
• Estimate underground fire line systems and seismic bracing.
• Prepare hydrant calculations and project costing.
• Track bids, job awards, and pipeline opportunities.

Project Management

• Manage projects from award through completion.
• Coordinate project turnover with design and field teams.
• Track labor, materials, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, permits, and change orders.
• Monitor project profitability and job cost performance.
• Support billing and financial reporting activities.

Client & Team Coordination

• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Attend project meetings and provide progress updates.
• Work closely with design, fabrication, and field personnel.
• Ensure smooth handoff and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in fire sprinkler estimating and project management.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and project execution.
• Knowledge of hydraulic calculations and NFPA requirements.
• Experience with change order management and budgeting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• NICET certification preferred.

Benefits

• 100% Employee Medical & Dental Coverage effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Family and spouse coverage options available at full cost to employee
• Profit Sharing Program.
• Performance Bonus Opportunities.
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 4%.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) eligibility after one year and 1,000 hours worked.
• 6 Paid Holidays annually plus paid Friday after Thanksgiving.
• PTO Accrual:
• 11 days during Year 1
• 16 days during Years 2-6
• 21 days during Year 7+
• Long-term career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative team culture.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.