Fire Protection Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Design systems that save lives. Join our fire protection team where your technical expertise, attention to detail, and innovation help create safer buildings—and where your career is supported every step of the way!

As Southeast Wisconsin’s largest mechanical contractor, TOTAL Mechanical delivers comprehensive, mission-critical solutions—from construction and automation to maintenance and emergency services—with an uncompromising commitment to customer service.

Work Location: Corporate Headquarters – Pewaukee

Division: Fire Protection (Full Time, Exempt)

Under the direction of the Division Manager, the Fire Protection Estimator is responsible for analyzing blueprints and other documentation to prepare cost, material, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED, college degree preferred
• Years of Relevant Work Experience: 1+ years estimating experience
• Certificates/Licenses: Driver’s License
• Physical Job Requirements: Move throughout office, construction site, and general outdoor environments

Key Activities

1. Understand Project. Review project documentation and discuss with salesperson.
2. Prepare Estimate. Utilize estimating software to detail cost estimates, obtain bids from vendors/subcontractors, and achieve customer/Company expectations.
3. Turnovers. Prepare project documentation, participate in meetings, and assist in preparation of project drawings.
4. Maintain/Enhance Estimating System and Procedures. Perform periodic reviews of actual vs estimated costs and adjust estimating system to improve accuracy.
5. Bid Tracer. Enter bid requests and communication bid participation to customers.
6. T ake Offs. Assist Project Managers in forecasting cost at completion.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program including gym reimbursement, wellness discount, and rewards available

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer