Project Estimator

Summary

The Project Estimator prepares estimates for material, labour, services, and outsourced functions of a project. Reading of contract bids, drawings, and technical specifications, compiling data for a total estimated cost of a specific opportunity. Working with a variety of internal and external customers, the estimator will create a detailed bid list of all parts required in each project. Strong understanding of plate and structural fabrication, welding and finishing is required.

Primary Responsibility

Review project instructions, drawings, and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements for fabrication, machining, and assembly.

Consult with internal departments.

Preform detailed take offs of customer supplier GA’s

Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly.

Evaluate drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing them with specifications, using engineering skills.

Coordinate with customers, ensuring clear expectations of project scope to bid on and required delivery timelines

Produce master estimate file for review

Determine the processes to produce parts

Communicating with external suppliers, gathering pricing and lead time information

Develop and produce additional supporting documentation as required.

Qualifications

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or relevant Fabrication trades certificate

Minimum of 10 years of technical experience in a steel manufacturing environment

Strong organization skills with ability to manage competing priorities

Understanding of lean manufacturing principles

Strong database knowledge desirable, Working knowledge of ERP systems

Excellent English communication skills – verbal and written

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, custom product environment

Computer Software:

3D CAD – Proficient in Catia, SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor

2D CAD – Proficient in AutoCAD or equivalent

MS Office – Proficient in MS Excel

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology

Core Competencies

Engineering expertise

Time management, planning and organizing

Creative and innovative thinking

Development and continual learning

Problem solving

Research and analysis, mathematical reasoning

Decision making and judgement

Communication

Teamwork

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; Typical work day is in an office and manufacturing environment, the noise level in the work environment is moderate.