Build your career. Make an impact. Grow with Escape.

Who We Are

At Escape Fire Protection, we believe great people build great companies. Since 2004, we've grown into a leading fire protection contractor, providing installation, inspection, testing, design and engineering services across residential, commercial, institutional and tenant improvement projects.

Our success is built on quality workmanship, strong relationships and a commitment to doing things right. As we continue to grow, we're looking for great people who want to grow with us.

The Opportunity

Ready to take your fire protection experience to the next level?

Escape Fire Protection is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Sprinkler Estimator to join our growing Small Projects team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced estimator or a journeyman sprinkler fitter ready to transition into a more strategic, career-advancing role.

As our Sprinkler Estimator, you'll play an important part in identifying opportunities, developing competitive bids and setting projects up for success. Working closely with our project managers, designers, field teams, suppliers and contractors, you'll turn construction drawings and project requirements into accurate, well-developed estimates.

You'll work on a variety of tenant improvement, residential and retrofit projects, with the opportunity to expand your experience and potentially transition into estimating larger-scale construction projects as your skills and career develop.

We're looking for someone who understands fire sprinkler systems, enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in being part of a collaborative team.

What You'll Bring to the Team

You'll take ownership of your work,



enjoy working through the details and know that a great estimate is about more than just numbers. Your experience and knowledge will help you:

- Review construction drawings, specifications and tender packages to develop accurate, competitive estimates.
- Prepare material take-offs, scopes of work and detailed pricing breakdowns.
- Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and identify solutions.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers and field teams to ensure estimates reflect practical, buildable solutions.
- Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings and discussions with clients and contractors.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative solutions.
- Manage bid submissions, revisions, follow-ups and deadlines.
- Maintain estimating resources, historical costs and pricing information.

What You'll Bring

- 5+ years of experience in fire sprinkler estimating or a related mechanical estimating role.
- Strong understanding of fire protection systems, sprinkler design principles, NFPA standards and applicable building codes.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documents.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organization, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.





Experienced journeyman sprinkler fitters are encouraged to apply! Your practical knowledge of installations, materials, labour and jobsite conditions could be exactly what we're looking for. We're interested in people with the right industry experience, technical aptitude and willingness to learn. Why Build Your Career at Escape?

We know choosing where to work is about more than a paycheque. It's about finding a company where you feel valued, supported and have room to grow.

At Escape Fire Protection, you'll enjoy:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A supportive, collaborative team workplace.
- Career advancement opportunities within a stable and expanding company, including the potential to grow into large construction project estimating.
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible personal vehicle use between job sites, in accordance with CRA guidelines.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Whether you're an experienced Sprinkler Estimator looking for a new challenge or a journeyman sprinkler fitter ready to explore a different career path, we'd love to hear from you.

At Escape Fire Protection, we're not just filling positions. We're building a team of people who want to make a difference, contribute to our continued success and build a rewarding career along the way.

Come grow with Escape!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Sprinkler Estimator – Small Projects Division (Abbotsford)
🏢 Escape Fire Protection
📍 Abbotsford