Fire Protection Estimator

Senior Estimator / Project Manager, Fire Protection (Georgia)

Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Estimator/Project Manager to lead fire sprinkler and fire alarm projects from bid through closeout across Georgia. You’ll own estimating, buyout, and project delivery, working with GCs, owners, and AHJs throughout the Atlanta metro and surrounding regions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate takeoffs, estimates, and proposals for fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems
• Review plans, specs, and addenda; identify scope gaps and value engineering opportunities
• Manage projects from award through closeout, including budgets, schedules, submittals, and change orders
• Coordinate with GCs, engineers, designers, and field crews
• Navigate permitting and inspections with Georgia AHJs and the Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office
• Track job costs, billing, and profitability
• Support business development and maintain client relationships

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in fire protection estimating and project management
• Working knowledge of NFPA 13, 13R, 14, 25, and 72, and the Georgia State Minimum Fire Safety Standards
• Experience with estimating and takeoff software (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar) and project management tools
• Strong understanding of contracts, bidding, and change order management
• NICET Level III or higher preferred; Georgia fire protection licensing a plus
• Excellent communication, organization, and negotiation skills

Preferred

• Experience with commercial, healthcare, industrial, or multi-family projects
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.