Project Manager

Linxus Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada seeks an experienced estimator to manage project proposals and ensure accuracy in cost estimation for various components. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in similar roles along with a degree in engineering. The position requires strong project management skills and the ability to liaise effectively with team members and clients. This role will focus on delivering projects within budget and timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience estimating similar products.
• Knowledge in sulfur treatment and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Estimate package components and costs.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals for clients.
• Coordinate engineering activities and project progress.

Skills

Estimating skills

Project management

Communication

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Estimates for package components including pressure vessels, piping including associated instrumentation and controls, structural steel, and assembly estimates.
• Review customer specifications and applicable codes.
• Determination of materials needed and special requirements.
• Liaise and obtain quotes for material and sub-vendor requirements in terms of pricing and delivery.
• Determination of and including in the estimates necessary NDE and associated costs.
• Including in the estimate all aspects of costing required in the design basis specified by the applications engineer.
• Prepare and compile the entire proposal that will be presented to the customer.
• Work closely with GM, Business Development, and sales for proposal guidance.
• Address and coordinate with the GM and Director, Sales and Applications vendor data requirements and contractual terms and conditions.
• Complete bid pre-qualifications as assigned.
• Monitor the performance of and continually improve and update estimating tools.
• Actively participate in the development of new estimating tools and procedures.
• Update pricing in spreadsheets regularly used as an estimating tool.
• Assist with monitoring shop and office performance to verify estimate basis.
• Coordinate, complete and oversee, as applicable project engineering activities.
• Managing projects to meet client specifications, deadlines, and budget.
• Requisition of major equipment (specification of buyout equipment, issuing of RFQs, quote comparison, vendor selection).
• Review client specifications; note and confirm exceptions and integrate into the project (design group, fabrication shop, instrumentation & valving, controls, and electrical).
• Coordination of drawings and purchasing long lead materials to ensure work gets to shop in time.
• Review, approve, and sign off of drawings to ensure proper design and minimize conflicts.
• Drawing submittals to fabrication shop and client.
• Monitor fabrication/construction and rectify any problems.
• Provide start-up support and troubleshooting within the scope of supply.
• Assist and advise other team members.
• Initiate, plan, execute, and monitor the progress of the project with the project team to ensure adequate completion of deliverables and product within the allotted schedule and budget.
• Communicate progress to required project stakeholders and address concerns accordingly.
• Procurement plan generation and coordination with purchasing group.
• Facilitate kick-off meeting with client and project team.
• Ensure project invoicing is completed in a timely manner and the project team is aware of contractual requirements for payment.
• Execute project change management as required; including scope control, job cost updates, and schedule updates as required.
• Expediting material and buyout procurement from suppliers.
• Communicate with production personnel to ensure budget, schedule, and quality is maintained.
• Manage the execution of shipping, construction, commissioning, start-up, and other site activities, as applicable to the contract scope.
• Provide support on larger projects as required.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience estimating similar products in a similar organization.
• Sulfur Treatment
• Fabrication Knowledge

Education and Accreditation

• B.Sc. Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical diploma with additional Project