Steel Estimator - Edmonton, Canada - WesTower Communications Ltd.

WesTower Communications Ltd.

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Steel Estimator is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of full-cost estimates for all steel related projects, they are also responsible for quantifying material, labour, and subcontractor pricing for all types of steel related tenders.

Other duties include regular communication with the estimating team and clients, generating new steel sales, and managing steel supply projects.

This individual works closely with the project management team and other key disciplines to continually improve estimating processes and standards.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus
Multi-Tasking
Communication
Safety Focused
Delivery Focused
Teamwork
Quality Focused
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Ethics and Integrity
Steel Manufacturing

Job Duties

Prepare and coordinate all cost estimates on conceptual designs, designbuild, or general tender work.
Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Ensure the quote tracker is updated daily for all quotes that are assigned to the estimator and closed once completed.
Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation, and contingency.
Responsible to manage steel supply projects with respect to cost, schedule, and project performance.
Reviews project cost reports and ensures accuracy of cost allocation to projects
Present estimates and conduct review meetings with senior management and clients.
Maintain files of working documents on company server/database as backup, for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.

Requirements:

High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
Postsecondary degree or diploma in construction, an engineering degree, or an appropriate field considered an asset.
Min (5) years manufacturing experience, business development, cost estimating, and project management are preferable and considered an asset.
Ability to read and interpret build specifications, blueprints, and asbuilds.
Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to do material and labor estimates, as well as interpret job cost reports.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.).
Client service and public interaction skills.
Ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision.
Customer focused respond promptly to customer needs and establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.
Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
Time management, and multitasking skills.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Work Conditions

Use of Personal Protection Equipment will be required during field and facility visits.
Office and field setting required.
Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.
Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, subcontractors, and clients.
Overtime may be required.