Estimating Coordinator

Harvard Group International; Burlington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Group International in Burlington, ON, is seeking an Estimating Project Coordinator to support an expanding perforated-metal business. You will translate RFQs into accurate estimates and bid packages while coordinating projects from quotation through production and delivery, reporting to the National Sales Manager, Perforated.

The role emphasizes estimating with ongoing order coordination and status updates with customers and plant partners. Ideally based on-site in Burlington.

Qualifications

• 1+ year estimating or project-management experience in manufacturing.
• Translate customer requirements into material, labor and processing estimates.
• Experience coordinating orders through delivery while managing priorities.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings; CAD creation/editing is a plus.
• Hands-on ERP experience and familiarity with SAP or similar systems.
• Knowledge of planning, inventory, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Strong communication, organization and follow-through.
• Perforated-metal or fabrication background is valued.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, drawings and specifications; prepare estimates and bid packages.
• Assess materials, labor and processing requirements to build quotes and protect margins.
• Develop or refine application drawings with CAD support as needed.
• Track orders, ERP transactions, materials and WIP through production and delivery; expedite when needed.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Quality and Shipping; report project status and changes.
• Follow RMAs, rework and quality requirements; capture cost changes for future quotes.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in a relevant discipline

Equivalent practical manufacturing experience

Tools

Epicor ERP

Oracle ERP

SAP

CAD software

Job description

Estimating Project Coordinator

The Estimating Project Coordinator will support an expanding perforated-metal business in Burlington, Ontario, preparing manufacturing estimates and coordinating customer projects from quotation through production and delivery. Reporting to the National Sales Manager, Perforated, this newly created role works closely with the Chicago sales and estimating teams to translate RFQs and customer specifications into accurate estimates and bid packages. Most of the role focuses on estimating, with continued ownership of order coordination, project status and communication with customers and plant partners. The position will initially be based on site in Burlington.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Estimating Project Coordinator

• Review RFQs, drawings and specifications; clarify requirements and prepare estimates and bid packages for sales.


• Assess materials, labor and processing requirements to build accurate quotes and protect margins.


• Develop or refine application drawings as capabilities allow, coordinating with Chicago CAD support when needed.


• Track orders, ERP transactions, materials and WIP through production, shipment and delivery; expedite at-risk work.


• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Quality and Shipping; communicate project status and approved changes.


• Follow outside services, quality requirements and RMAs/rework through resolution, capture cost changes and lessons for future quotes.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Estimating Project Coordinator

• Approximately 1+ years of estimating and/or project-management experience in a manufacturing environment, including practical responsibility for quoting, project coordination, or production support.


• Ability to translate customer requirements into material, labor and processing estimates and clear job documentation.


• Experience coordinating manufacturing orders through delivery while managing competing priorities and resolving issues.


• Ability to interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications; practical CAD creation or editing experience is desired.


• Hands-on manufacturing ERP experience: Epicor or Oracle is advantageous, with SAP or other systems also relevant.


• Working knowledge of job planning, material availability, inventory control and shipping/receiving processes.


• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail and follow-through; proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.


• Perforated-metal, sheet-metal, fabrication or architectural-product experience is valuable; other manufacturing backgrounds considered.


• Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical manufacturing experience.

COMPENSATION: Estimating Project Coordinator

A competitive compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate, including base salary, performance-based incentive, and comprehensive benefits.