JOB TITLE

Estimator / Project Coordinator

COMPANY

FAB RITE SERVICES LP.

DEPARTMENT

Operations

LOCATION

Cranbrook, BC, Canada (supporting Cranbrook and Sparwood facilities)

REPORTS TO (POSITION)

Operations Manager

ROLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Estimator / Project Coordinator is not a Management Position. He/She will assist the contracts and operations team to optimize daily activities. The role is weighted approximately two-thirds (2/3) estimating and one-third (1/3) project coordination; estimating deadlines take priority, with coordination duties scheduled around them. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

ESTIMATING (PRIMARY — APPROXIMATELY 2/3 OF ROLE)

- Performs material take-offs and quotations for new projects.
- Completes tender packages by reviewing drawings, addendums, and technical specifications.
- Reviews online tendering websites to ensure all bid opportunities are addressed.
- Develops cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labour required to complete jobs.
- Sources and maintains current pricing on steel, consumables, and subcontracted services.
- Assists cash sales with quotations, material orders, invoicing, etc.
- Tracks and follows up on outstanding quotes with customers.
- Maintains historical estimating data to improve future accuracy.

PROJECT COORDINATION (SECONDARY — APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF ROLE)

- Acts as a project coordinator on projects i.e. opens work orders, procures materials, responsible for budgets, and works with the production team to schedule deadlines.
- Supports handoff from estimate to execution,



ensuring scope and budget carries through.
- Ensures project documentation is current, accurate, and stored appropriately.
- Provides customer progress report documents when required.
- Assists with document control — drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
- Compiles and maintains all quality control documentation for the project package, including welding procedures (WPS / PQR), welder qualifications, material test reports, and inspection records.
- Coordinates NDT and NACE documentation with third-party inspection and coating vendors, ensuring reports and certificates are received, reviewed, and filed.
- Provides complete QC turnover / data book packages to the customer at project close.
- Flags budget or scope deviations from the original estimate to the Operations Manager.
- Assists with vendor / subcontractor onboarding documents (insurance, WCB, safety).
- May perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

ACCOUNTABILITY & DECISION MAKING Scope and magnitude of financial, budgetary, cost, employee responsibility and decision-making.

- Accountable for estimate accuracy and the budgets on his/her projects.
- No direct reports; this is not a supervisory position.




- Bid submissions are approved by the Operations Manager prior to release.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Years of experience combined with education, designations or certifications.

- Minimum 2 years of practical estimating experience in steel fabrication or a related manufacturing / construction environment.
- Computer skills – email, Word, Excel.
- CAD, 3D modelling, Tekla, or estimating / project management software will be considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of fabrication processes, welding standards, and QC documentation; CWB familiarity an asset.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES The nature and extent of skills and competencies required to achieve the goals of the position.

- Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Accuracy, strong work ethic, and a positive team attitude.
- Ability to prioritize estimating deadlines alongside ongoing coordination tasks.
- Practical experience with mechanical equipment.
- Robust communication between office, shop floor, site, and customers.
- Attention given to previous fabrication shop estimating experience.

If this sounds like you and you are looking to join our fabulous Fab Rite team send your resume in today! Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,500.00-$87,360.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cranbrook, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Estimator/Project Coordinator (Cranbrook)
🏢 Fabrite Services
📍 Cranbrook