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Home Based Fire Protection Estimator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Fire Protection Estimator prepares estimates and proposals for fire protection systems including fire sprinklers, fire alarm, gaseous agent suppression, detection, and air breathing systems.

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How much do home based fire protection estimator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based fire protection estimator in the United States is $83,002.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $99,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Home Based Fire Protection Estimator vs Fire Protection Sales Representative?

AspectHome Based Fire Protection EstimatorFire Protection Sales Representative
CredentialsCertifications in fire protection, estimating, or related fieldsSales certifications, industry knowledge
Work EnvironmentHome office, project sites, client meetingsOffice, client sites, trade shows
Industry UsagePreparing estimates, project planningPromoting products, client acquisition

The Home Based Fire Protection Estimator focuses on calculating project costs and preparing bids, often working remotely. In contrast, the Fire Protection Sales Representative emphasizes client engagement and product sales. Both roles require industry knowledge and certifications but serve different functions within fire protection companies.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Fire Protection Estimator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,002 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

CET Estimator - (ITR)

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Deer Park, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Total Safety rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 37 rated health and safety providers


Job description

Total Safety is looking for a Fire Protection Estimator to join their safety conscious team! The Fire Protection Estimator prepares estimates and proposals for fire protection systems including fire sprinklers, fire alarm, gaseous agent suppression, detection, and air breathing systems.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity. 

     
Essential Duties:     
• Prepare detailed material, labor, design, and equipment cost estimates in response to RFP, RFQ or customer request.
• Provide written scope of services in response to RFP, RFQ, or customer request.
• Thoroughly review and understand requirements from project and customer documents to reduce risk and capture all costs.
• Perform job walks to determine scope and method of installation/ repair.
• Provide customer and in house technical support to sales personnel on mechanical and electrical fire protection systems.
• Attend meetings with and without sales personnel at customer locations.
• Prepare other documents as needed.
• Communicate with internal & external customers.
     
Skills and Experience:     
• 3+ years’ experience in fire protection, mechanical and or electrical systems installations preferably in industrial settings.
• High School Diploma required.
• NICET certification a plus.
• Knowledge of project costing methods
• Ability to read plans and develop estimates from detailed packages and develop estimates from minimal information,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act in a sale capacity.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of internal and external organizations.
• Ability to use various computer programs including all versions of MS Office.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and construction documents.
• Ability to conduct surveys and understand existing conditions.
• Ability to read and understand contract documents.
• Ability to teach and train others.

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