Estimating Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Academy Fabricators Group LP

Academy Fabricators Group LP

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Academy
Academy is a well-established and fast-growing fabrication company with location in both Onoway and Edmonton, AB. We service a wide rage of industries which includes oil & gas, mining, and other heavy industrial sectors.

Job Purpose

The Estimating Manager is responsible for the Estimating department by overseeing the day to day delegation of tasks, maintains client relationships, and ensures the bid process runs smoothly.

Roles and Responsibilities
Management/Strategic Requirements

Continually Improve the Estimating Department's processes while ensuring they are aligned with the Projects and Finance departments
Responsible for managing departmental bid submission and completion;
Workload planning
Solid understanding of construction and fabrication estimating procedures, processes, and requirements
Review all bids and proposals for accuracy and completeness prior to submittal
Effectively managing and delegating workload;
Overall bid management and delegation of workload and tasks (prioritization, delegation, and multitasking)
Extensive experience in Pipe spool, Structural, Modules, Electrical, Coating, Estimations are required

Operational/Day to Day Requirements

Manage Estimating Department Personnel by;
Managing the team workload and hours through forecasts, approvals, daily team meetings, weekly workplans, and individual check ins through the day;
Conducting regular performance reviews, individual development plans, and succession planning;
Review all incoming bid requests and asses scope and effort required to complete Bid/Proposal
Review Estimating notes completed by estimators
Maintain bids database and complete regular KPI reporting
Manage clients & subcontractors (relations, updates, requests);
Follow up and meet with subcontractors as required;
Ensures that all bid submissions meet client expectations.
Liaise with other Departments as required (Finance, Projects, Support staff)
Bid decisions and award probabilities assessment
Work closely with Finance and Projects for budgeting and financial variance reporting of estimates versus actuals
Support team with compiling proposal deliverables, pricing bids (as required), and submitting proposals
Effectively negotiate and build positive relationships with vendors and suppliers drawing from previous contacts and industry knowledge
Contracts Review

Requirements:

Education

Qualifications:

Possess a strong understanding of construction codes and welding procedures
Effective communication skills (oral and written)
Experience in managing, mentoring, and leading a team through complex or interdependent projects

Skills:

Minimum of 10 years of estimating experience in the piping discipline is required
Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office including; Excel, Word, and Access are required
Possess superior organizational skills in managing multiple deadlines and can jump between multiple bids with different scopes
Creative problem solving with experience to look at innovative solution with a firm understanding of financial implications
High attention to detail, mathematical, analytical skills, and accuracy

What can Academy offer you?