Behlen Industries: Estimator

WGI Westman Group; Brandon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Behlen Industries LP in Brandon, Manitoba is seeking a Structural Steel Estimator to develop preliminary designs and price estimates from customer information, ensuring compliance with building codes and company costing standards.

The role requires a Structural, Civil, Biosystems or Mechanical Engineering Tech diploma, plus 1–2 years of estimating experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD is essential; knowledge of 3D design is an asset.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Structural, Civil, Biosystems or Mechanical Engineering Technical diploma or degree.
• One to two years related experience with estimating building structures in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD programs are a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Complete preliminary designs and provide price cost estimates based on customer information.
• Coordinate information and provide customer service to new and established customers.
• Work within code requirements, proper engineering practices, and our system costing structure.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Engineering Tech Diploma (Structural/Civil/Mechanical)

Certified Engineering Technologist designation (favored)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design

Job description

As Canada’s largest manufacturer of steel building systems, BEHLEN values our people and our community as much as our clients value our work. Behlen Industries LP manufactures steel buildings used in recreational, commercial, and industrial markets. Behlen is a proud member of WGI Westman Group Inc. – A dynamic, entrepreneurial group dedicated to the growth of their employees, customers and the communities in which they operate.

Progress creates a career opportunity in Brandon, Manitoba.

STRUCTURAL STEEL ESTIMATOR

Our Estimators are responsible for completing preliminary designs and providing price cost estimates based on the evaluation and interpretation of customer supplied information. Through this process our Estimators are required to work within code requirements, proper engineering practices, building system standards and our system costing structure. Acting as a contact, our Estimators assist in the coordination of information and provide customer service to new and established customers.

This role requires:

• Completion of a Structural, Civil, Biosystems or Mechanical Engineering Technical diploma or degree.
  • A Certified Engineering Technologist or equivalent designation will be viewed favourably.
  • Combinations of experience and relevant courses will also be considered.
• One to two years related experience with estimating building structures in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD programs are a requirement.
  • Experience with 3D design and animation programs is an asset.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills;
• Above average mathematical skills; a strong, resourceful problem solver.
• Attention to detail, time and priority management are necessary for success.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, continually adapt to change and work under pressure

Behlen Industries LP provides a competitive total rewards package including professional growth, career development and continuous learning.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview, will be contacted.

Behlen Industries LP. welcomes applications from qualified candidates and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and section process.