Commercial Fire Alarm Estimator & Sales Engineer presso Cunningham Security Systems

Position Overview

Now Hiring! Commercial Fire Alarm Estimator & Sales Engineer

Job Type: Full-time / On-site

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Salary: $100k Base + commission

Location: Falmouth, ME

Who We Are: 

Cunningham Security, an established company that offers customizable and unique commercial and residential security solutions, is seeking a Commercial Fire Alarm Estimator & Sales Engineer. Cunningham is a family-owned business that services many homes and business in Northern New England. Cunningham prides itself on high quality service. Cunningham is growing and has lots of room for upward mobility.

Job Summary:  

We’re looking for a hands-on commercial fire pro who can estimate accurately, navigate code and permitting, and drive projects from design through AHJ certification—while also owning client relationships and closing business. This is a technical and sales role: you’ll scope systems, price labor and material, secure approvals, and ensure smooth handoff to operations.

What’s In It for You:  

• Company Vehicle.
• Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Medical/Dental.
• Vision Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plan.

What You’ll Do:

Estimate & Scope

• Perform site walks and plan takeoffs; produce accurate labor-hour estimates, device counts, and materials lists.
• Draft clear, buildable scopes of work for design-build and plan/spec projects.
• Prepare professional quotes using company quoting/takeoff tools.

Code, Permits & AHJ Coordination

• Apply NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and related codes; interpret specifications and submittal requirements.
• Prepare and submit permitting packages; coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to approval.
• Support acceptance testing, commissioning, and final certification (e.g., Record of Completion).

Project Interface

• Collaborate with GCs and trades, attend precon/PM meetings, and align on schedules, sequencing, and site requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with technicians, project management, sales, and admin to push projects to successful completion.
• Identify and obtain change orders; document scope deviations and pricing timely.

Client Engagement

• Meet customers in person, via Zoom, and by phone; deliver consultative presentations and close business.
• Maintain follow-through from proposal to turnover; ensure a clean handoff and great customer experience.

What You’ll Need: 

• High School or Equivalent.
• Proven experience estimating, designing, and/or installing commercial fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and building plans, quantify materials, and create accurate labor-hour projections.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 and familiarity with local building/fire codes; comfortable navigating municipality-specific
• Experience preparing submittals, coordinating permits, and supporting inspections and certification with AHJs.
• Professional communication skills; confident with clients and effective in contractor and internal team settings.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and consistent follow-up.

Big Pluses

• Prior success selling commercial fire alarm projects.
• NICET II+ in Fire Alarm Systems, IPSI, or IMSA fire certification.
• Familiarity with common platforms (e.g., Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, Potter) and battery/voltage drop calcs, addressing, sequences of operation, and as-builts.

Pay Range