Estimator VA

Fire Protection Estimator VA

Projects | Service | Compliance | Remedials

Zion Fire is a growing New Zealand fire protection company committed to protecting people, property, and principles.

We're looking for an experienced Fire Protection Estimator who enjoys solving problems, pricing work accurately, and helping win quality projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial awareness who can prepare competitive estimates while protecting company margins and delivering excellent service to our clients.

You'll work closely with our Design & Estimation Manager and Operations Team, pricing a wide range of fire protection works including construction projects, service works, compliance, BWOF, defect remedials, variations, and minor works.

About the Role

As our Senior Fire Protection Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate, profitable, and professional quotations from enquiry through to client submission.

You will review drawings, specifications, inspection reports, and site information, prepare detailed estimates in simPRO, liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, follow up quotations, and provide clear handovers to our operations team once projects are awarded.

This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who enjoys balancing technical accuracy, commercial thinking, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Preparing accurate quotations for construction, service, compliance, BWOF, and remedial works
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, inspection reports, and client documentation
• Pricing labour, materials, subcontractors, travel, equipment, and certification costs
• Preparing professional client-ready quotations in simPRO
• Following up quotations via phone and email
• Maintaining accurate quote records and pipeline updates
• Identifying risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities
• Supporting project handovers for successful awarded work
• Working closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Meeting quote turnaround timeframes and KPI targets

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Commercially minded with strong pricing skills
• Confident reading construction drawings and specifications
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal English
• Confident following up clients professionally
• Someone who takes ownership and prides themselves on delivering quality work

Skills & Experience

Ideally you will have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Fire Protection Estimating, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Fire Hydrant or related construction estimating
• Experience preparing estimates for service, projects, compliance or remedial works
• Strong understanding of labour costing, materials, margins and commercial pricing
• Experience using simPRO (preferred) or similar estimating/job management software
• Ability to interpret drawings, technical specifications and inspection reports
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
• Knowledge of New Zealand fire protection standards is highly regarded

Performance Expectations

Success in this role includes:

• Delivering quotes within required turnaround times
• Maintaining accurate estimating records
• Protecting company margin targets
• Supporting business growth through quality quotations
• Meeting monthly KPI targets
• Providing clear information for successful project delivery

Why Join Zion Fire?

At Zion Fire, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive, growth-focused environment where initiative, honesty, and continuous improvement are valued.

Our core values include:

• Honesty
• Service
• Excellence
• Quality
• Passion
• Customer Focus
• Ownership

If you're looking to build a long-term career with a growing company where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours & Progression

This role is designed to transition into a full-time position over approximately 3 months for the right candidate.

To ensure a structured onboarding and training experience, hours will increase progressively based on performance and competency:

• 20 hours per week (Weeks 1–4)
• 25 hours per week (Weeks 5–6)
• 30 hours per week (Weeks 7–8)
• 35 hours per week (Weeks 9–10)
• 40 hours per week (Week 11 onwards)

Outstanding performers who demonstrate initiative, accuracy, and the ability to work independently may progress to increased hours earlier than the above schedule.

Please note: The full-time salary for this role is ₱30,000 per month (40 hours per week). During the progression period, your salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis according to your scheduled weekly hours.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our online application form below:

https://forms.office.com/r/wVaNjp6MCD

Please read each question carefully before submitting. One of the questions contains instructions that will direct you to send your application documents to our recruitment email.

Applications will only be considered once both the online application form and the required documents have been submitted.