Cost Estimation Manager

ProSlide Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Company-paid health and dental benefits

Annual Wellness Wallet

Bonus eligibility

RRSP matching

Season pass at Mont Cascades

Free outdoor parking

Job summary

ProSlide Technology in Ottawa is seeking a Cost Estimation Manager responsible for delivering accurate cost estimates for waterslide systems and aquatic attractions. The role involves close collaboration with various teams to ensure competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in cost estimating, and excellent analytical skills. This position offers a salary range of $75,000-$90,000 and several benefits including health insurance and vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost estimating experience in manufacturing or large-scale custom projects.
• Experience with fiberglass, steel fabrication is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects.
• Analyze drawings to determine material and labor costs.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate design alternatives.
• Mentor and manage the cost estimation team.

Skills

Cost estimating experience

Analytical skills

Project lifecycle understanding

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python or similar programs

Job description

At ProSlide, The Cost Estimation Manager is responsible for developing a team that delivers accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for waterslide systems and aquatic attractions. This role works closely with sales, engineering, design, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure project pricing reflects accurate scope of work for a given opportunity. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, resourcefulness, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and comes with a strong technical background to develop a greater understanding of fiberglass manufacturing, steel structures, and large-scale project delivery in order to competently deliver accurate opportunity pricing.

Number of vacancies: 1

Your Challenge

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for waterslide and aquatic attraction projects, from conceptual design through final bid submission
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and design concepts to determine material, labor, equipment, subcontract, shipping, and installation costs
• Collaborate with sales enablement and design teams to evaluate design alternatives, scope options and value-engineering opportunities to ensure a competitive opportunity bid
• Develop standardized estimating tools, cost models, and databases for materials, labor rates, and production processes
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on RFQs and review vendor and subcontractor quotations and assess scope completeness to mitigate scope gaps
• Support sales and sales enablement teams with pricing strategies, margin analysis, and bid form documentation
• Assess project risks and mitigating factors related to manufacturing complexity, logistics, site conditions, and schedule
• Collaborate with project management and finance teams to track historical project costs and compare estimates to actuals to improve estimating accuracy
• Participate in bid review meetings and present cost breakdowns to management
• Review project contracts to ensure alignment with delivered costing scope
• Mentor and manage cost estimation team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of cost estimating experience in manufacturing, construction, or large-scale custom projects
• Experience with fiberglass, steel fabrication, mechanical systems is a benefit
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle costs, including manufacturing, freight, installation, and commissioning
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Python or similar programs is a benefit
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strategic pricing and margin awareness
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and risk assessment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Compensation And Benefits

• Expected salary range: $75,000-$90,000
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Company-paid extended health and dental benefits
• Annual Wellness Wallet
• Bonus eligibility
• RRSP matching (after 1 year of service)
• Summer and winter season pass at Mont Cascades
• Free outdoor parking