Estimator

WQS Non-Destructive Testing; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits package

Training and development

Community involvement

Job summary

WQS Group in Edmonton is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive project estimates, supporting Operations, Business Development, and Project Leadership throughout the estimating process. You will review client requests, develop labour and equipment costs, assess risks, and ensure estimates reflect scope and requirements.

Collaboration and attention to detail are essential. Join a team that emphasizes professional development and practical pricing discipline to drive strong

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of estimating, project coordination, operations, or a related role.
• Experience in estimating for industrial services or NDT is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret project scopes, specifications, schedules, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review client requests, scopes of work, specifications, schedules, and other project documentation to develop accurate and competitive estimates.
• Develop labour, equipment, travel, accommodation, subcontractor, and other project cost estimates based on anticipated scope and execution requirements.
• Work closely with Operations, Business Development, and Project Leadership to understand project requirements, resource needs, scheduling considerations, and execution strategies.
• Identify project assumptions, exclusions, risks, and other factors that may impact project costs, pricing, or execution.
• Prepare and submit estimates, quotations, and proposals in accordance with client requirements and established WQS processes.
• Support project cost controls by monitoring budgets, actual costs, forecasts, productivity, and variances, while identifying opportunities and potential risks.
• Support change orders, scope changes, pricing revisions, and other commercial requirements throughout project execution.
• Participate in project handoffs and post-project reviews to ensure estimating assumptions and lessons learned are captured and communicated.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, historical pricing, rate sheets, templates, and other tools used to support future estimating and project planning.
• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to obtain information and clarify project requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Cost analysis

Collaborative work

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Estimating software

Job description

WQS Group is searching for an Estimator to join our team!

As the Estimator, you will play a key role in preparing accurate and competitive estimates for projects and services while supporting Operations, Business Development, and Project Leadership throughout the estimating and project planning process.

You will be responsible for reviewing project requirements, developing labour and equipment estimates, assessing costs and risks, and ensuring estimates accurately reflect the scope and anticipated requirements of the work. You will also support project cost controls, commercial considerations, and post-project reviews to help drive accurate pricing and strong project performance. If you are an analytical, detail-oriented professional with experience in estimating, project coordination, or industrial services, we encourage you to

What You Will Do

• Review client requests, scopes of work, specifications, schedules, and other project documentation to develop accurate and competitive estimates.
• Develop labour, equipment, travel, accommodation, subcontractor, and other project cost estimates based on anticipated scope and execution requirements.
• Work closely with Operations, Business Development, and Project Leadership to understand project requirements, resource needs, scheduling considerations, and execution strategies.
• Identify project assumptions, exclusions, risks, and other factors that may impact project costs, pricing, or execution.
• Prepare and submit estimates, quotations, and proposals in accordance with client requirements and established WQS processes.
• Support project cost controls by monitoring budgets, actual costs, forecasts, productivity, and variances, while identifying opportunities and potential risks.
• Support change orders, scope changes, pricing revisions, and other commercial requirements throughout project execution.
• Participate in project handoffs and post-project reviews to ensure estimating assumptions and lessons learned are captured and communicated.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, historical pricing, rate sheets, templates, and other tools used to support future estimating and project planning.
• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to obtain information and clarify project requirements.

What You Will Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in estimating, project coordination, operations, or a related role, preferably within NDT, industrial services, oil and gas, or technical services.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience preparing estimates, quotations, bids, or proposals for industrial or technical services.
• Strong understanding of project costs, labour and equipment requirements, and resource planning.
• Ability to interpret project scopes, specifications, schedules, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other estimating or project management software.
• Working knowledge of NDT methods, technician qualifications, equipment, and industry practices is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education in business, estimating, project management, engineering technology, or a related field is considered an asset.

What WQS Will Do For You

• Provide a competitive compensation package and comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Employer-funded training and a commitment to professional development opportunities.
• Foster a positive and challenging work environment with performance-based accelerated advancement.
• Give back to the communities that we operate in by providing community support.