Estimator (Structural Steel)

Walters Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel construction firm in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking an Estimator with 3+ years of experience in the steel fabrication industry. The role involves reviewing blueprints, completing quantity take-offs, and calculating project costs. Candidates should have a post-secondary degree in engineering or a technical field, along with experience using construction software like Bluebeam and AutoCAD. The position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$88,000 per year and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Vacation

Paid sick and bereavement leaves

Flexible health and dental care packages

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP Matching

Profit Sharing

Employee Family Scholarship Program

Tuition support for continuing education

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of estimating/project management experience in the steel fabrication/construction industry.
• Experience with complex estimating concepts and cost analysis.
• Strong mathematical skills and understanding of project design.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and specifications to understand project scope.
• Complete full quantity take-offs for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Calculate manhours and costs for associated project work.
• Stay updated on industry trends to provide competitive estimates.

Skills

Estimating skills

Project management

Blueprint review

Cost analysis

Education

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in engineering, construction technology

Tools

Bluebeam

Tekla

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.

We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, Estimator responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing blueprints, specifications, and commercial documents to understand project scope of work.
• Completing full quantity take-off of all labour, equipment and materials required to complete the project to ensure accuracy of pricing.
• Soliciting competitive pricing from steel providers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Calculating manhours and costs required for all associated project work.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure estimates align with company metrics and project timelines.
• Supporting Sales and Project Management teams with project execution.
• Staying updated on industry trends, material costs, and new technologies to provide accurate and competitive estimates.
• Contributing to process improvement in the estimating department.

Work Location:

• Hamilton, ON.

Position Requirements:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in engineering, construction technology or equivalent technical field required.
• 3 or more years of estimating/project management experience in the steel fabrication/construction industry.
• Experience with construction software (e.g., Bluebeam, Tekla, AutoCAD) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with complex estimating concepts, practices and procedures including conceptual estimating, cost analysis, mathematical skills, and project design scopes.

Compensation Package:

• Salary: $65,000-$88,000/Year
• Vacation.
• Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
• Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Employee Family Scholarship Program.
• Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
• Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.