Estimator (Structural)

G. W. Goudreau Personnel Services Ltd.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

G. W. Goudreau Personnel Services Ltd. is seeking an Estimator (Structural) to prepare, review, and present estimates for structural steel project proposals. You will work with the Senior Estimator to ensure accurate costings and timely quotes.

The role requires reading blueprints, cost estimation, supplier coordination, and cross-functional teamwork. A Diploma/degree in engineering and 2+ years of structural estimating are preferred, with training on in-house software available.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in an Engineering discipline (including Civil Engineering) or in Design.
• Minimum two (2) years Structural Estimating experience.
• In excess of one (1) year estimating experience would be a major asset – will train on in-house software.
• Ability to read blueprints and designs; any design experience is a major asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer quotations and cost estimates.
• Obtain cost estimates from suppliers and determine raw material specs.
• Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimates for proposals.
• Apply profit markup and recommend final selling price to management.
• Review design options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts and change orders.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Estimating experience

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Engineering diploma or degree

Tools

ProCor familiarity

Job description

Position Specifics

A career opportunity – Direct Hire by the hiring employer. A stable company, looking to add to their team. Monday – Friday

Wage:$65-70K + benefits

Location: Windsor, ON

Job Description

Working closely with the Senior Estimator, the Estimator (Structural) is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and presenting estimates for specific Structural Steel project proposal activities.

Estimating

• Preparation of customer quotations
• Obtaining cost estimates from suppliers and determining raw material specifications
• Preparing materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to carry out a project according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications
• Applying profit mark up and recommending the final selling price to management for customer quote
• Reviewing design options and recommending best solution bases on costs, engineering quality or availability of materials
• Providing technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required
• Working closely with customers to determine what their needs/application is
• Overall technical coordination of design and development activities with the engineering function to ensure that all customer requirements are addressed
• Creating bills of materials, costs estimates, material estimates, time allocation, and scheduling
• Establishing and maintaining detailed technical plans, estimates and schedules
• Responsible for managing engineering drawings and other documents related to the project

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in an Engineering discipline (including Civil Engineering) or in Design.
• In excess of one (1) year estimating experience would be a major asset – will train on in-house software.
• Minimum two (2) years Structural Estimating experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and designs. Any design experience a major asset.
• Familiarity with ProCor not required but would be an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem solving ability
• A structural steel background would be a definitive asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-function team