Estimation Lead

Startec Compression & Process Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Startec Compression & Process Ltd is looking for an Estimation Lead at their Calgary Glenmore Office. This role involves developing labor and material estimating tools, ensuring accurate project costing, and collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Engineering Technology and 5-10+ years of estimating experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.

Join a dynamic work environment within a rapidly growing company and benefit from competitive wages and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in estimating or fabrication operations.
• Experience developing estimating spreadsheets or productivity tools.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes and material management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain estimating models and databases.
• Analyze historical performance to validate estimating accuracy.
• Coordinate with fabrication teams to gather estimating inputs.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Construction Management knowledge

Education

Diploma or degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Equivalent fabrication shop or estimating experience

Tools

Estimating software

ERP systems

Job description

ABOUT US:

Startec Compression & Process is a rapidly growing innovative leader in the engineering, design, and fabrication of complex gas processing and refrigeration packaged solutions. With expanding activity across multiple markets, we deliver modularized systems that handle some of the industry’s most demanding challenges. Our solutions support a wide range of applications, including energy transition and carbon reduction initiatives, positioning Startec at the forefront of an evolving energy landscape.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Startec is currently recruiting an Estimation Lead to work at our Calgary Glenmore Office location (Suite 240, 4000 Glenmore Court SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 5R8). Reporting to the Applications Engineering Manager within the Applications department, the Estimation Lead is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving labor and material estimating tools used for fabrication and packaging estimates.

This role supports accurate project costing, production planning, and bid preparation by analyzing fabrication workflows, historical performance data, and material usage trends. The successful candidate will work closely with Applications Engineering and Production to standardize estimating methodologies and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of fabrication estimates. This is a full-time or contract opportunity.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):

ESTIMATING TOOL DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE (Weighting 30%)

Estimating Models & Databases

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve fabrication and assembly labor estimating models and databases for fabrication shop activities.
• Create and manage material estimating tools for piping, structural, and miscellaneous fabrication.
• Maintain estimating data libraries, production rates, labor curves, and unit-rate databases.

Standardization & Estimating Tool Updates

• Standardize estimating templates, workflows, and calculation methodologies.
• Update estimating tools based on actual shop productivity, lessons learned, and changing fabrication practices.

DATA ANALYSIS & REPORTING (Weighting 25%)

Performance Analysis

• Analyze historical project performance to validate and improve estimating accuracy.
• Track labor productivity metrics and material consumption trends.
• Support benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives within fabrication operations.

Estimate Accuracy & Reporting

• Measure accuracy of labor and material estimates against actual project performance.
• Provide clear, timely reporting on estimating data, trends, and improvement opportunities.

COLLABORATION & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (Weighting 25%)

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with the various fabrication teams to gather estimating inputs.
• Work closely with Applications Engineering, Production, and the project execution teams to support consistent estimating practices.

Bid & Production Support

• Support bid preparation by providing labor hour and material estimates.
• Assist with production planning and forecasting activities as required.
• Participate in post-project reviews to compare estimated versus actual performance.

SYSTEMS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (Weighting 15%)

Digital Tools & Automation

• Assist with implementation and optimization of estimating software and digital tools.
• Improve automation and data integration within estimating processes.

Documentation & Best Practices

• Ensure estimating documentation, databases, and records are accurate and current.
• Support development of best practices and standard operating procedures related to estimating.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent fabrication shop or estimating experience may be considered.
• 5-10+ years of experience in estimating, estimation coordination, fabrication operations, or manufacturing coordination.
• Experience in fabrication shops handling components such as piping, structural steel, rotating equipment, and pressure vessels/exchangers preferred.
• Experience developing estimating spreadsheets, databases, or productivity tracking tools is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with estimating software, ERP systems, or production tracking tools.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, labor productivity, and material management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Self‑motivated with continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.

We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.