At ProSlide, The Cost Estimation Manager is responsible for developing a team that delivers accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for waterslide systems and aquatic attractions. This role works closely with sales, engineering, design, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure project pricing reflects accurate scope of work for a given opportunity. The ideal candidate combines solid analytical skills, resourcefulness, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and comes with a strong technical background to develop a greater understanding of fiberglass manufacturing, steel structures, and large-scale project delivery in order to competently deliver accurate opportunity pricing.

Number of vacancies: 1

Your Challenge

Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for waterslide and aquatic attraction projects, from conceptual design through final bid submission

Analyze drawings, specifications, and design concepts to determine material, labor, equipment, subcontract, shipping, and installation costs

Collaborate with sales enablement and design teams to evaluate design alternatives, scope options and value-engineering opportunities to ensure a competitive opportunity bid

Develop standardized estimating tools, cost models, and databases for materials, labor rates, and production processes

Coordinate with internal stakeholders on RFQs and review vendor and subcontractor quotations and assess scope completeness to mitigate scope gaps

Support sales and sales enablement teams with pricing strategies, margin analysis, and bid form documentation

Assess project risks and mitigating factors related to manufacturing complexity, logistics,



site conditions, and schedule

Collaborate with project management and finance teams to track historical project costs and compare estimates to actuals to improve estimating accuracy

Participate in bid review meetings and present cost breakdowns to management

Review project contracts to ensure alignment with delivered costing scope

Mentor and manage cost estimation team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of cost estimating experience in manufacturing, construction, or large-scale custom projects

Experience with fiberglass, steel fabrication, mechanical systems is a benefit

Strong understanding of project lifecycle costs, including manufacturing, freight, installation, and commissioning

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Python or similar programs is a benefit

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Key Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strategic pricing and margin awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving and risk assessment

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Compensation And Benefits

Expected salary range: $75,000-$90,000

3 weeks paid vacation

Company-paid extended health and dental benefits

Annual Wellness Wallet

Bonus eligibility

RRSP matching (after 1 year of service)

Summer and winter season pass at Mont Cascades

Free outdoor parking

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📌 Cost Estimation Manager (Quebec City)
🏢 Proslide Technology
📍 Quebec City