Junior MEPF Estimator (Iloilo)

Cooee Inc. Career (Be one of us); Iloilo City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO on day 1

Coaching program

Team activities

Learning opportunities

IT equipment provided

Gov't benefits

Job summary

Cooee Inc. Career in Iloilo City is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate, timely quotations for fire protection services, maintenance, repair and minor works, focusing on defects found during inspections.

You will convert technician reports into priced quotes and push them through customer approval. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will liaise with Australian clients and suppliers, maintain records in Uptick, and ensure pricing reflects site access and remote-area mobilization.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Internship or knowledge in cost estimation for fire defects and repairs.
• Strong numerical skills and interest in cost estimation, pricing, and data analysis.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new software and adapt to new processes.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the team.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate technician reports, defect notes, and recommendations recorded in Uptick.
• Prepare detailed estimates and quotes for fire service, maintenance, repair and minor works, including defects – covering materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Apply allowances for site access, travel and remote-area mobilisation – particularly for NT and remote sites – using pricing data.
• Issue quotes through Uptick for customer review and approval, and follow up outstanding quotes through to a decision.
• Maintain accurate quote, asset and job records in Uptick.
• Liaise by email, telephone and messaging with Australian clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal service teams.
• Monitor current supplier pricing and support accurate, consistent estimating.
• Participate in regular reviews with the Service Manager to confirm quoting standards and customer expectations.
• Prepare and issue quotes for maintenance, minor works and straightforward defects within agreed parameters.
• Prepare quotes for complex or higher-value systems – fire detection/alarm, sprinkler, fire pumps – requiring greater estimating experience.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

English communication

Deadline management

Independent working

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Snapshot

Internal Position Title: Junior Fire Protection Draftsperson

• 1–3 years of experience with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Internship or knowledge in cost estimation for fire defects and repairs.
• Strong numerical skills and interest in cost estimation, pricing, and data analysis.
• Onsite | Full-time | Day Shift

About the Role

We are looking for an Estimator to prepare accurate, timely and competitive quotations for fire protection service, maintenance repair and minor works, with a particular focus on defects identified during routine inspection, testing and maintenance. The Estimator converts technician-logged defects and inspection findings into priced quotes, progresses those quotes to customer approval, and keeps quote and asset records current. As an estimator you will be reporting to the service manager, and state manager

We have partnered with an Australian fire protection and electrical contractor operating across the Northern Territory, South Australia and far north Western Australia. They service government, health, education, aged care, commercial and remote and resources clients, delivering fire detection and alarm, sprinkler, suppression, hydrant and portable equipment services, alongside inspection, testing, maintenance and defect rectification.

What you'll be working on:

• Review and evaluate technician reports, defect notes, recommendations recorded in Uptick
• Prepare detailed estimates and quotes for fire service, maintenance, repair and minor works, including defects – covering materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Apply appropriate allowances for site access, travel and remote-area mobilisation – particularly for Northern Territory and remote sites – using pricing data and rate guidance.
• Issue quotes through Uptick for customer review and approval, and follow up outstanding quotes through to a decision.
• Maintain accurate quote, asset and job records in Uptick.
• Liaise by email, telephone and message with Australian clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal service teams.
• Monitor current supplier pricing and support accurate, consistent estimating.
• Participate in regular reviews with the Service Manager (and the Managing Director where required) to confirm that quoting standards and customer expectations are met and that defects are being actioned.
• Prepare and issue quotes for maintenance, minor works and straightforward defects within agreed parameters.
• Prepare quotes for complex or higher-value systems – in particular fire detection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire pumps – require greater estimating experience and judgement.

What we're looking for:

• 1–3 years of experience with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Internship or knowledge in cost estimation for fire defects and repairs.
• Strong numerical skills and interest in cost estimation, pricing, and data analysis.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines.
• A willingness to learn new software, processes, and technical concepts.
• Someone who can work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience in estimating, quotations, construction, building services, or maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of fire protection systems or related technical services.
• Familiarity with job-management or quoting software such as FireMate or simPRO.
• Knowledge of Australian fire protection standards and compliance requirements.
• Previous experience working with Australian clients.

Onsite (Iloilo Office):

Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor, Nelly Garden, Jaro, Iloilo City

WHY COOEE

Because we believe in the power of human connection. Because we are committed to flourishing human potential. Because we dream of a world where each one of us walks along the path to who we are and the best that we can be. This is Why we do What we do – 'To be a part of transformation one person, one community, one business at a time.

We are One Team committed to investing in relationships fueled by trust and anchored on the One Shared Vision 'to transform through connection'. We believe this is where the strength of Cooee and our partnerships lie – in having clarity and conviction in purpose.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• HMO on Day 1
• Holistic coaching and guidance
• Weekly engagement activities and team connections
• Learning and people development opportunities
• IT equipment provided by Cooee
• Government-mandated benefits