12 Oct
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ML6 Search + Talent Advisory
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Greater Sudbury
12 Oct
ML6 Search + Talent Advisory
Greater Sudbury
The Opportunity:
Our client, a growing Canadian manufacturer providing wear solutions to mining and industrial customers across Ontario and Québec, is looking for a Project Estimator to join their Integrated Solutions team in Sudbury. Reporting to the Solutions Team Lead, you'll own the estimates behind their most complex opportunities. This isn't routine catalogue quoting - it's non-routine, project-specific work where accuracy, margin protection, and sound technical interpretation decide whether they win profitable work.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Detailed Estimating: Prepare comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, labour, equipment, subcontracted services, and logistics.
- Scope &
- Drawing Analysis: Analyze drawings, technical specifications, and customer scopes to define true project requirements.
- Risk &
- Contingency Management: Identify technical and commercial risks to build appropriate contingencies into every estimate.
- Proposal Support: Support bids and RFPs with clear, professional cost breakdowns and documentation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Solutions, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to validate estimates and secure vendor pricing.
- Database &
- Performance Tracking: Maintain internal cost databases and historical records, tracking estimate accuracy (aiming for ±5% of actual cost) and win rates (targeting 30-40%).
- Process Improvement: Recommend continuous improvements to estimating tools, methods, and cost-modelling processes.
What You'll Need to Be Successful:
- Education: Diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience in estimating, costing, or a similar role (industrial, mining, or construction environment preferred).
- Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirement documents.
- Costing &
- Systems Expertise: Strong grasp of cost drivers across labour, materials, and subcontracting, paired with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and estimating software.
- Core Competencies: Robust numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a highly collaborative working style.
Compensation Range:
$75,000 - $85,000 base salary
📌 Project Estimator (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 ML6 Search + Talent Advisory
📍 Greater Sudbury