Senior Estimator – Industrial Fabrication

Startec Thermal and Process; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Job summary

Startec Thermal and Process seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to develop and refine labour and material estimating tools for packaged gas processing and refrigeration systems. You will convert shop knowledge into usable rates, allowances and templates for bids and production planning.

You’ll collaborate with Applications Engineering, Production and project execution teams to ensure accurate, consistent estimating practices and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in estimating, estimation coordination, fabrication operations or manufacturing coordination.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, labour productivity and material management.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve fabrication and assembly labour estimating models and databases.
• Create and manage material estimating tools for piping, structural and miscellaneous fabrication.
• Maintain estimating data libraries, production rates, labour curves and unit-rate databases.
• Standardize estimating templates, workflows and calculation methods.
• Analyze historical project performance to validate estimating accuracy and track labour productivity metrics.
• Provide labour-hour and material estimates for bid preparation and support production planning.
• Assist with implementing and optimizing estimating software and digital tools.
• Keep estimating documentation, databases and records accurate and current.

Skills

Estimating experience

Excel proficiency

ERP/production tools

Estimating software

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering Technology / Construction Management degree

Tools

ERP systems

Production tracking tools

Estimating software

Job description

Senior Estimator –

Industrial Fabrication

Build reliable labour and material estimates from fabrication knowledge and project results.

LOCATION

Suite 240, 4000 Glenmore Court SE Calgary, AB T2C 5R8

REPORTS TO

Applications Engineering Manager

TEAM

Applications Engineering, Production and project execution teams

BUSINESS

Design-Build

Who you are

You understand how work moves through a fabrication shop and what it takes to estimate it accurately. You bring practical knowledge of labour, materials and production methods, and want to turn that experience into estimating tools that people can trust.

In Design-Build, you’ll develop and improve labour and material estimating tools for packaged gas processing and refrigeration systems. You’ll compare estimates with completed project results, identify productivity patterns and apply those lessons to the next bid. Your contribution will help Applications Engineering prepare more accurate bids and Production plan with better information.

You’ll work with Applications Engineering, Production and project execution teams to turn shop knowledge into usable rates, allowances and templates. As one of Startec’s Everyday Mavericks, you’ll ask practical questions, communicate clearly and take responsibility for accurate, consistent information that colleagues can use.

Required Technical Experience

• More than 5 years of experience in estimating, estimation coordination, fabrication operations or manufacturing coordination
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, labour productivity and material management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis
• Experience with estimating software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or production tracking tools

Analytical skills and working approach

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to accuracy and consistency
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments
• A self-motivated approach and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Assets:

• A diploma or degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Manufacturing or a related field is preferred. Equivalent fabrication shop or estimating experience may be considered
• Experience in fabrication shops handling components such as piping, structural steel, rotating equipment and pressure vessels/exchangers is preferred
• Experience developing estimating spreadsheets, databases or productivity tracking tools is highly desirable

Why Startec Thermal and Process

Founded in 1976, Startec is one of the most trusted names in fit-for-purpose thermal and process solutions. With a team of over 300, we offer full asset lifecycle services, including: upfront system engineering and design, equipment fabrication, maintenance, repair and optimization to organizations across North America.

We serve as specialist partners expanding the expertise and capacity of industrial operators, new project development teams, engineering firms, and equipment manufacturers.

Sectors of focus include oil & gas, renewable energy, mining, industrial gases, petrochemicals, data centers, food and beverage, cold storage, and recreational ice facilities.

What you’ll be responsible for

Estimating Tool Development & Maintenance 30%

Estimating Models & Databases

Develop, maintain and continuously improve fabrication and assembly labour estimating models and databases for shop activities. Create and manage material estimating tools for piping, structural and miscellaneous fabrication. Maintain estimating data libraries, production rates, labour curves and unit-rate databases.

Standardization & Estimating Tool Updates

Standardize estimating templates, workflows and calculation methods. Update tools using actual shop productivity, lessons learned and changes in fabrication practices.

Data Analysis & Reporting 25%

Performance Analysis

Analyze historical project performance to validate and improve estimating accuracy. Track labour productivity metrics and material consumption trends. Support benchmarking and continuous improvement within fabrication operations.

Estimate Accuracy & Reporting

Measure labour and material estimate accuracy against actual project performance. Provide clear, timely reporting on estimating data, trends and improvement opportunities.

Collaboration & Operational Support 25%

Cross-Functional Coordination

Gather estimating inputs from fabrication teams. Work closely with Applications Engineering, Production and project execution teams to support consistent estimating practices.

Bid & Production Support

Provide labour-hour and material estimates for bid preparation. Assist with production planning and forecasting as required. Participate in post-project reviews to compare estimated and actual performance.

Systems & Process Improvement 15%

Digital Tools & Automation

Assist with implementing and optimizing estimating software and digital tools. Improve automation and data integration within estimating processes.

Documentation & Best Practices

Keep estimating documentation, databases and records accurate and current. Support the development of estimating best practices and standard operating procedures.

We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.