Sprinkler Estimator
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada
$30 to $40 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $30 to $40 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Build Your Next Career Move in Fire Protection
Are you experienced in the fire protection industry and ready to take ownership of project pricing and bid preparation? We are seeking a technically minded professional to help evaluate upcoming projects, develop accurate cost proposals, and support the successful acquisition of small-scale sprinkler installation and renovation work.
This position may appeal to an established estimating professional or a Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter looking to apply their field knowledge in a new career direction.
What You'll Be Doing
Whether you already work in estimating or have extensive sprinkler installation experience and want to transition into project costing, we welcome your application.
Send us your current resume and take the next step toward a new opportunity in the fire protection industry.
Are you experienced in the fire protection industry and ready to take ownership of project pricing and bid preparation? We are seeking a technically minded professional to help evaluate upcoming projects, develop accurate cost proposals, and support the successful acquisition of small-scale sprinkler installation and renovation work.
This position may appeal to an established estimating professional or a Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter looking to apply their field knowledge in a new career direction.
What You'll Be Doing
- Assess new project opportunities and determine the materials, labour, and resources required.
- Calculate quantities and develop pricing for sprinkler installations, system modifications, tenant fit-outs, and retrofit work.
- Review architectural and mechanical plans to identify installation requirements and potential challenges.
- Liaise with suppliers and trade partners to secure current pricing and confirm product availability.
- Prepare customer quotations and tender packages that clearly outline project costs and inclusions.
- Work with the operations team to clarify technical details, installation methods, and project requirements.
- Conduct site assessments and attend project discussions when additional information is needed.
- Monitor submitted quotations, respond to pricing inquiries, and update proposals as project details change.
- Track cost information and use previous project data to strengthen future pricing decisions.
- Five or more years of relevant experience in estimating, sprinkler fitting, mechanical construction, or fire protection.
- Practical knowledge of sprinkler system components, installation methods, NFPA standards, and applicable building codes.
- Confidence interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Strong numerical skills and the ability to prepare accurate cost calculations.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and everyday business software.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
- A structured approach to managing multiple quotations, changing requirements, and submission deadlines.
- Competitive pay aligned with your experience and technical expertise.
- Extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Paid vacation and time off.
- Convenient on-site parking.
- Access to additional training and skills development.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates.
- A supportive team environment with scope to develop your estimating career.
Whether you already work in estimating or have extensive sprinkler installation experience and want to transition into project costing, we welcome your application.
Send us your current resume and take the next step toward a new opportunity in the fire protection industry.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess sprinkler installation and renovation opportunities, review plans, calculate materials and costs, and prepare customer quotations and tender packages. Coordinate with suppliers, trade partners, and operations, conduct site assessments as needed, and track pricing data to improve future estimates.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of relevant experience in estimating, sprinkler fitting, mechanical construction, or fire protection, along with practical knowledge of sprinkler systems, NFPA standards, and applicable building codes. Candidates should be able to interpret technical drawings and construction documents, prepare accurate cost calculations, use Excel and business software, and manage multiple quotations and deadlines.
Skills
- Sprinkler System Estimating
- Cost Calculation
- Fire Protection
- Sprinkler System Components
- Sprinkler Installation Methods
- NFPA Standards
- Building Codes
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Construction Document Review
- Microsoft Excel
- Supplier Coordination
- Quotation Preparation
- Tender Package Preparation
- Site Assessment
- Project Cost Tracking
- Communication
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Extended Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Time Off
- On-Site Parking
- Training And Skills Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
- Supportive Team Environment
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Fire Protection
- Sprinkler Estimating
- Sprinkler Installation
- System Modifications
- Tenant Fit-Outs
- Retrofit Work
- Materials Estimation
- Labour Estimation
- Cost Proposals
- Architectural Plans
- Mechanical Plans
- Technical Drawings
- Construction Documents
- NFPA Standards
- Building Codes
- Microsoft Excel
- Supplier Pricing
- Product Availability
- Customer Quotations
- Tender Packages
- Site Assessments
- Project Cost Tracking
- Sprinkler Fitter
- Mechanical Construction
- Fire Protection Industry