Firestop Estimator - Construction - Base Salary to 130k/year - Houston, TX

AllSearch Professional Staffing Inc.

Houston, TX(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Commercial Construction, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Construction Estimates, Construction Projects, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Fireproofing, Healthcare, Leadership, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Network Operations Center, Pricing, Process Improvement, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Safety Training, Value Engineering, Vision Plan, Work From Home
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
8 days ago

Firestop Estimator - Construction - Base Salary to 130k/year - Houston, TX
  • Our client is a well-established specialty contractor providing firestop, fireproofing, insulation, and life-safety solutions for commercial and mission-critical construction projects. With decades of experience supporting complex facilities, the organization has built a reputation for technical expertise, safety, and long-term customer relationships. Continued growth across data center, healthcare, mission-critical, and commercial construction projects has created the need to expand the estimating team.
  • They are adding a Firestop Estimator to support a growing portfolio of projects across the country. This role is primarily focused on firestop estimating and is responsible for reviewing construction documents, performing detailed digital quantity takeoffs, identifying firestop scope requirements, selecting applicable firestop systems, and preparing accurate cost estimates and bid proposals. The Firestop Estimator will apply technical knowledge of fire-rated assemblies, penetrations, joint systems, and UL-listed systems to develop competitive and accurate estimates. This is a fully remote position available to candidates located anywhere in the United States, with Houston-area candidates especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
  • Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural drawings and specifications to identify firestop scope requirements
  • Perform detailed digital quantity takeoffs and estimate labor, material, and equipment costs for firestop projects
  • Analyze project specifications, fire-rated assemblies, penetrations, joint systems, and related life-safety requirements
  • Interpret UL-listed systems and identify appropriate firestop solutions and system selections
  • Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, bid proposals, and scope documentation for commercial construction projects
  • Coordinate with project management, operations, and leadership teams throughout the preconstruction and estimating process
  • Solicit and evaluate pricing from firestop manufacturers, suppliers, and other project resources
  • Maintain estimate documentation, quantity takeoff records, bid records, and supporting project information
  • Support value engineering, scope clarification, and firestop system selection efforts during preconstruction
  • Assist with engineering judgment (EJ) coordination and review when applicable to project scope
  • Support estimating process improvements and the implementation of new estimating technologies and workflows

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of estimating experience within firestop, fireproofing, specialty contracting, or related construction trades
  • Strong understanding of firestop systems, fire-rated assemblies, penetrations, joint systems, and UL listings
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and other construction drawings and specifications
  • Experience performing detailed digital quantity takeoffs for construction projects
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam and other estimating software platforms
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment

Compensation:
  • Base salary in the 115k - 130k/year range
  • Fully remote work environment
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Company-provided technology and equipment

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About the Company

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AllSearch Professional Staffing Inc.

AllSearch is one of the leading providers of industrial sales recruiting, manufacturing recruiting, HVAC recruiting, and construction / building product recruitment in the United States today. In complement to our largest practices, we also run long-standing, thriving niche recruitment practices specializing in the areas of both Insurance, and Engineering. Each practice is run by an industry veteran who spent a more than a decade working hands–on within the industry their recruiting practice represents. Talk about inside knowledge! Whether you’re a client looking for premier talent, or a candidate looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we can help you reach your goals. #StepYourJobUp

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.allsearchinc.com