About Us

Rinker Materials is a leading manufacturer of pipes and products in the United States and Eastern Canada for a variety of water-related infrastructure applications, including water transmission, distribution and drainage.

We specialize in the manufacture of prestressed concrete pipe, mainly for waterworks networks; providing first-rate products and engineering services to all major centers across Canada.

Overview

The Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates and quotations for concrete pressure pipe. This role requires collaboration with engineering, sales and production to ensure accurate pricing, product specifications and timely delivery. The role also supports technical design, CAD and shop drawings, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

- Prepare accurate cost estimates and bids for concrete pressure pipe.
- Review project drawings, specifications, and tender documents to perform quantity take-offs and generate cost estimates for materials, labour, equipment, subcontracted work, and production requirements for concrete pressure pipe and custom fittings.
- Specify tools, fixtures, or equipment that must be manufactured in-house or procured from external suppliers.
- Collaborate with internal teams to prepare competitive to prepare competitive bids and meet client schedules.
- Perform design analysis to verify specified pipe strength classifications and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Prepare pipe design details, AutoCAD plans, and shop drawings for production as required.
- Develop and maintain pricing tools, estimating software,



and programs to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency.
- Support during the transition from the estimation phase to the engineering and production phases, while communicating the technical requirements according to the scope of the project
- Manage multiple estimates and projects, ensuring accuracy and timely completion within required deadlines.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; or related experience and a college diploma (DEC) in civil engineering.
- Proven experience in construction estimating for infrastructure, or water/wastewater projects with the ability to review tender documents, including form of tender, specifications, special provisions, and all related requirements.
- Knowledge of construction contracts, concrete manufacturing processes, and engineering design principles and codes. Experience in precast concrete manufacturing or operations is an asset.
- Solid proficiency in reading civil engineering drawings (specifically infrastructure plans and profiles) and performing quantity take-offs, ideally in relation to concrete pressure pipe.
- Proficiency in and understanding of mathematics, as well as 2D and 3D geometry.




- Proficiency in AutoCAD, S-Frame, and the Microsoft Office suite, as well as in quantity take-off techniques; experience in the design of pipes is an asset.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers, engineering consultants, municipalities, sales teams and internal departments. Candidate must be bilingual in French and English
- Ability to evaluate project scheduling and delivery delays; including milestone dates, substantial completion dates and other scheduling considerations.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Can you speak and write at the professional level in French and English?
- This is an on-site role. Are you willing and able to travel to work every day?

Education:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

- quantity take-offs: 1 year (required)
- knowledge of construction infrastructure: 1 year (required)
- knowledge of sewer and water piping systems: 1 year (preferred)
- engineering plans and profiles: 1 year (required)
- AutoCAD: 1 year (preferred)
- awareness of underground infrastructure : 1 year (required)

Language:

- French (required)
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver License (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Estimator (Saint-Eustache)
🏢 Rinker Materials
📍 Saint-Eustache