Job description

We’re seeking a Sales / Estimating Manager to help grow its presence across the Southeast region. This hybrid role combines technical estimating, commercial business development, and customer relationship management for a growing specialty construction operation. The position requires approximately 50% regional travel, with a company vehicle or monthly vehicle stipend included. Key Responsibilities • Develop new business opportunities with general contractors, building owners, developers, engineers, property managers, and construction partners. • Analyze drawings, specifications, project scope, and applicable NFPA requirements to estimate materials, labor, equipment, and overall project cost. • Prepare formal proposals, lead bid discussions, support contract negotiations, and help move opportunities from pursuit through award. • Manage customer relationships, project pipeline activity, sales targets, and follow-up across the Southeast market. • Partner with leadership, operations, and field teams to qualify opportunities, support project handoff, and strengthen regional market presence. Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in fire protection, life safety, specialty construction, project management, sales estimating, or a related trade. • Strong ability to read fire protection drawings, construction documents, specifications, and bid packages. • Working knowledge of NFPA codes and commercial fire suppression system requirements. • Experience preparing estimates, proposals, takeoffs, budgets, or project pricing. • Understanding of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, SprinkCAD, ServiceTrade, or related industry software preferred. • NICET certification, CFPS certification, or related technical credentials preferred. • Existing relationships with contractors, owners, engineers, developers, or construction decision-makers in the Southeast region strongly preferred. • Strong communication, organization, follow-up, negotiation, and ability to manage multiple pursuits at once. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Requirements

Must-haves

Develop new business opportunities with general contractors, building owners, developers, engineers, property managers, and construction partners.
Analyze drawings, specifications, project scope, and applicable NFPA requirements to estimate materials, labor, equipment, and overall project cost.
Prepare formal proposals, lead bid discussions, support contract negotiations, and help move opportunities from pursuit through award.
Manage customer relationships, project pipeline activity, sales targets, and follow-up across the Southeast market.
Partner with leadership, operations, and field teams to qualify opportunities, support project handoff, and strengthen regional market presence.
3+ years of experience in fire protection, life safety, specialty construction, project management, sales estimating, or a related trade.
Strong ability to read fire protection drawings, construction documents, specifications, and bid packages.
Working knowledge of NFPA codes and commercial fire suppression system requirements.
Experience preparing estimates, proposals, takeoffs, budgets, or project pricing.
Strong communication, organization, follow-up, negotiation, and ability to manage multiple pursuits at once.

Nice-to-haves

Understanding of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, SprinkCAD, ServiceTrade, or related industry software preferred.
NICET certification, CFPS certification, or related technical credentials preferred.
Existing relationships with contractors, owners, engineers, developers, or construction decision-makers in the Southeast region strongly preferred.

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