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Commission Fire Protection Estimator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Fire Protection Engineer

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

$81K - $109K/yr

Creates budgets or cost estimates for engineering and design, and subsequent construction of fire protection systems. Plans and develops work packages for building and site fire suppression ...

Fire Alarm Estimator

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Base Salary + Commissions = Total comp range of $100,000 to $200,000 annually Schedule: 8 hour ... At Total Fire Protection, we recognize that our employees are the backbone of our success, and we ...

Fire Alarm Estimator

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Base Salary + Commissions = Total comp range of $100,000 to $200,000 annually Schedule: 8 hour ... At Total Fire Protection, we recognize that our employees are the backbone of our success, and we ...

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How much do commission fire protection estimator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for commission fire protection estimator in the United States is $73,275.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Commission Fire Protection Estimator vs Fire Protection Designer?

AspectCommission Fire Protection EstimatorFire Protection Designer
CertificationsNICET certifications, fire protection licensesNICET certifications, engineering degrees
Work EnvironmentField and office, project sites, client meetingsOffice-based, design studios, project planning
Employer & Industry UsageFire protection contractors, consulting firmsDesign firms, engineering consultancies
Primary FocusEstimating costs, bidding, project scopeDesigning fire protection systems, plans

The Commission Fire Protection Estimator primarily focuses on cost estimation and project bidding, while the Fire Protection Designer concentrates on creating detailed fire protection system designs. Both roles require certifications like NICET and involve collaboration with contractors and clients, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Commission Fire Protection Estimator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 62% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 37% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,275 per year, or $35.2 per hour.
Fire Protection Estimator - Special Projects

Fire Protection Estimator - Special Projects

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

Newport News, VA • On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
  • $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
  • Dental Insurance Plan
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our on our website. ACIBuilds.com
Summary/Objective:
The Fire Protection Estimator will be responsible for providing complete estimates for bids on projects assigned.
Essential Functions:
  • Review all construction documents including instructions to bidders, scope of work and general conditions
  • Ability to lay out fire protection systems in order to create an accurate bid takeoff
  • Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work
  • Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via company ftp website and/or email
  • Assist in development of bid strategies
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits which may result in travel time on occasions
  • Review take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
  • Review in detail subcontractor and vendor quotations for full compliance with the plans and specifications
  • Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals
  • Assist in negotiating subcontracts and procurement of materials and equipment
  • Enter estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the operations team
  • Experience with Fire Protection industry standards, including shop fabrication
  • Experience in providing budgets, estimates, construction schedules, and manpower projections
  • Must be able to meet critical deadlines
  • Work as part of a team and coordinate scope of work between in-house trades (Sprinkler, Sheet Metal, Electrical, etc.)
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: No
Required:
  • 5+ years' experience in large fire protection construction projects or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 1-2+ years' Estimating/Pre-Construction experience
  • Demonstrate knowledge and efficiency in fire protection hydraulic calculation software
  • General understanding of NFPA codes that relate to the Fire Protection industry. NFPA 13, 14, 20 and 24
  • Understanding and capable of laying out Fire Protection systems
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be able to meet critical deadlines
  • Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
  • Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
  • Must be available to work assigned schedules

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:
  • Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
  • Position will require visits to construction and industrial work sites

Physical Demands:
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines. Site visits will require walking through existing buildings, industrial plants and/or on-going construction sites. This will involve stairs and at times ladders on multiple floors/levels.

Travel:
  • May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight)

Preferred:
  • AAS or BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other related discipline
  • Prior military experience

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer