Industrial Estimator: Precision Costing & Planning

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 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