Service Estimator

Lakeside Controls; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP-matching

Work-life balance

Paid time off

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. in Dundas, Ontario is seeking a Service Estimator to develop cost estimates for service solutions and proposals.

You’ll identify labour, material and time requirements, work with internal and external customers to document assumptions, and present estimates with clear value. Requires a university degree or college diploma and 3–5 years in engineering, industrial trades or field service, plus strong communication, analytical skills and eagerness to improve

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering, industrial trades or field service.
• Strong written and verbal communication to convey technical requirements.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate service cost estimations for solution development and service proposals.
• Prepare quotations or provide details to Inside Sales or Service Coordinator teams.
• Identify labour, material and time requirements from proposals and documentation.
• Engage with external suppliers to capture material and sub-contracted labour costs.
• Develop estimation tools and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain cost databases and update estimation models regularly.
• Present estimates with descriptive information to show value to customers.

Skills

Cost estimation

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

University Degree or College Diploma

Job description

63 Innovation Dr, Dundas, ON L9H 7L8, Canada

Job Description

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. (‘Lakeside’) is recognized as a market leader, providing complete automation solutions to a wide range of industries. Our capabilities in process management and industrial automation enable us to solve our customers’ process automation challenges, keeping their operations running safer.

Our solutions range from devices that measure and relay diverse physical and chemical conditions, devices that control flow of materials, networks that transmit event-related information, to process control systems that collect information and trigger necessary actions to ensure continued operations.

Lakeside’s success is due to its exceptional people. Our skills and passion for our work is the key to our strong business results. Our commitment to a culture of integrity, teamwork and collaboration is what drives our continued and sustainable growth.

We seek individuals who are engaged, capable and committed to continuous improvement.

If this sounds like you, apply today and discover your potential with Lakeside!

What you will be doing in the role of Service Estimator:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Generate service cost estimations for solution development and service proposals
• Prepare quotations or provide details to the Inside Sales team or Service Coordinator team on cost estimates so they can prepare quotations.
• Identify labour, material and time requirements by studying proposals, specifications and other related project documentation. Working with internal and external customers to document clarifications, assumptions and exclusions.
• Find and work with external suppliers to capture both material cost and sub-contracted labour cost to be included with estimate.
• Develop estimation tools and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy of estimates, capturing knowledge of SME’s from service, engineering and sub-contractors and validating with past performance data
• Maintain a cost database from completed projects, services and other sources and regularly updating estimation models.
• Computes cost by analyzing labour, materials and time requirements and ensuring profitability targets are aligned with estimates.
• Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying the cost estimates alongside descriptive information so the customer can see the value in the data

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

• University Degree or College Diploma
• Three to Five (3-5) years of experience in engineering, industrial trade or field service role
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and processes or construction trades
• Skilled verbal and written communicator, able to understand and convey technical requirements
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively develop tools and processes to support increased efficiency and accuracy
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and processes as they arise

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What we give YOU!

• Acompetitive compensationpackage, with RRSP-matching
• A culture that promotes healthywork-life balancewith above-marketpaid time off
• A structuredtraining and developmentprogram and opportunities for continuous learning
• Access to Lakeside’s Mentorship Program—empowering growth and inspiring connection through shared knowledge and support
• Opportunity to participate in an award-winningwellness program!

Commitment to Diversity

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. We believe strongly in celebrating the different perspectives and experiences that come along with having a diverse network of employees, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including: persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, women, and members of visible minorities.

If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

How We Review Applications

AI tools may be used to assist in the screening of applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Existing Vacancy

This posting is for an existing vacancy that our team is actively recruiting for.