Estimating Manager

Magnum Hunt; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in Edmonton, Canada. The role requires strong experience in steel fabrication estimating, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage project budgets effectively. If you are a self-motivated individual with proven project management experience, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Company profit sharing

Company pension plan

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask and work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to be resourceful and solve issues that may arise.
• Exhibits a professional image.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for RFQs to support bidding activities.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify required materials.
• Manage multiple projects, project resources and governance.
• Communicate with customers to set realistic deadlines.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts and major purchase orders.

Skills

Experience in steel fabrication estimating and material purchasing

Strong knowledge of plate fabrication and welding processes

Proven working experience in project management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

Education

Engineering technologist diploma or higher credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Status

Full time / Permanent

Company profit sharing

Company pension plan / relocation assistance.

Job Overview

This is a hands-on leadership role managing a team of estimators.

Client is looking for a responsible, experienced, and highly self-motivated individual who can oversee multiple projects. As an Estimator / Project Manager, you will play a key role in managing the coordination of assigned projects. The successful candidate will have similar experience, excellent communication skills and be able to work independently under minimal supervision to complete all required tasks in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for fabrication and machining RFQs to support bidding activities.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify the types and grades of material and processes required to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participates in estimating and quoting activities to secure new work.
• Maintain a daily critical jobs schedule and keep shop management informed.
• Responsible to direct, organize and control project budgets and requirements.
• Manage multiple projects, project resources and governance.
• Use Project Scheduling and control tools to monitor project activities, budget, expenses, hours worked and quality of work being performed.
• Communicate with customers to set realistic deadlines for the completion of work.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information, provide updates to clients and project team.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing inspections and documents as required.
• Maintain a strong relationship with key staff, trade and vendor contacts.
• Take responsibility for ongoing client satisfaction and positive customer experience.
• Ensures the project is constructed as per design, budget, quality, and schedule.
• Provides performance status reports for safety, cost forecast, and schedule.
• Performs weekly detailed projected cost forecast reports.
• Negotiates and issues subcontracts, revisions, and major purchase orders, and monitors their progress and schedule.
• Manages all change orders, including negotiating, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact.
• Identify and document opportunities for improvement for future projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in steel fabrication estimating and material purchasing
• Strong knowledge of plate fabrication and welding processes
• Proven working experience in project management
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Office and network systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask and work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to be resourceful and solve issues that may arise
• Exhibits a professional image
• Engineering technologist diploma or higher credentials will be considered an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus