Position Specifics: A career prospect - Direct Hire by the hiring employer. A reliable company, looking to add to their team. Monday - Friday
Wage: $65-70K + perks
Location: Windsor, ON
Job Description
Working closely with the Senior Estimator, the Estimator (Structural) is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and presenting estimates for specific Structural Steel project proposal activities.
Estimating:
Preparation of customer quotations
Obtaining cost estimates from suppliers and determining raw material specifications
Preparing materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to carry out a project according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications
Applying profit mark up and recommending the final selling price to management for customer quote
Reviewing design options and recommending best solution bases on costs, engineering quality or availability of materials
Providing technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required
Working closely with customers to determine what their needs/application is
Overall technical coordination of design and development activities with the engineering function to ensure that all customer requirements are addressed
Creating bills of materials, costs estimates, material estimates, time allocation, and scheduling
Establishing and maintaining detailed technical plans, estimates and schedules
Responsible for managing engineering drawings and other documents related to the project
Qualifications
Diploma or degree in an Engineering discipline (including Civil Engineering) or in Design.
In excess of one (1) year estimating experience would be a major asset - will train on in-house software.
Minimum two (2) years Structural Estimating experience.
Ability to read blueprints and designs. Any design experience a major asset.
Familiarity with ProCor not required but would be an advantage
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem solving ability
A structural steel background would be a definitive asset.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-function team