About Us:

SUNSET is dedicated to the sustainable development of the Oilsands. We see our role as environmental stewards for industrial partners to ensure that their recycling needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SUNSET way starts with working safely. Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matter's

Your Opportunity at SUNSET:

Sunset is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Estimator – Heavy Industrial Demolition to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for heavy industrial demolition, equipment dismantling, scrap metal recovery, and site cleanup projects.

The ideal candidate has experience in industrial construction, demolition, mining, or oil and gas operations and can interpret project specifications, assess site requirements, and develop comprehensive cost estimates.

The Team:

The SUNSET Metals & Mining team is a group of experienced professionals dedicated to providing innovative and reliable scrap metal recycling services. With a solid focus on safety and customer satisfaction, our team operates across strategically located facilities in Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) , offering a full range of services from recycling and clean-up to demolition and surplus scrap metal marketing.

Work Environment:

This position is located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a Monday - Friday 8 hours a day shift .

Responsibilities

- Prepare detailed cost estimates for demolition, dismantling, steel processing, and site cleanup projects.
- Review drawings, scopes of work, tender documents, and site conditions to determine labour, equipment, trucking, and subcontractor costs.
- Calculate steel quantities and weights,



and estimate scrap metal recovery values and potential credits.
- Conduct site visits to assess project requirements, identify potential risks, and determine the resources needed to complete the work.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
- Prepare detailed cost breakdowns, estimates, proposals, and bid submissions within established deadlines.
- Work closely with operations teams to develop safe, practical, and cost-effective project plans and schedules.
- Identify project risks, site challenges, and opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency.
- Coordinate with project managers and operations personnel to confirm project scope, equipment requirements, and labour needs.
- Maintain accurate estimating records, supporting documents, and cost calculations for project review and approval.
- Ensure estimates reflect applicable safety requirements, project specifications, and site-specific operating conditions.

Qualifications and Experience

- Previous experience estimating heavy industrial demolition, dismantling, steel processing, or related industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel, cutting and shearing methods, heavy equipment, demolition practices, and scrap metal grades.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, perform quantity takeoffs, and identify potential project risks.
- Experience estimating labour, equipment, trucking, subcontractor costs, and scrap metal recovery values.




- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple estimates, and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience working on mining, oil sands, oil and gas, or other heavy industrial projects is an asset.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to local project sites as required.

What's in it for you:

At SUNSET, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

- Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:
- Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
- Career progression
- Industry leading safety standards

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SUNSET employee has a right to feel secure and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

100% Aboriginal owned and locally operated, Sunset is committed to excellence in service while also contributing to our community.

If you feel that you meet the criteria for this position, please forward your resume to Sunset Recycle & Sales Ltd. by e-mail with the position applied for in the subject line.

Only those qualified that have submitted their resume as outlined will be considered for this position.

Pay: $43,200.00-$116,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Estimator-Heavy Industrial Demolition (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Sunset Recycle & Sales
📍 Fort McMurray