Estimation Lead

• Develop maintain and continuously improve fabrication and assembly labour estimating models and databases for fabrication 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.

• Standardize estimating templates workflows and calculation methodologies.
• Update estimating tools based on actual shop productivity lessons learned and changing fabrication practices.

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

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

• Coordinate with the various fabrication teams to gather estimating inputs.
• Work closely with Applications Engineering Production and the project execution teams to support consistent estimating practices.

• Support bid preparation by providing labour hour and material estimates.
• Assist with production planning and forecasting activities as required.
• Participate in post-project reviews to compare estimated versus actual performance.

• Assist with implementation and optimization of estimating software and digital tools.
• Improve automation and data integration within estimating processes.

• Ensure estimating documentation databases and records are accurate and current.
• Support development of best practices and standard operating procedures related to estimating.

• Diploma or degree in Engineering Technology Construction Management Manufacturing or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent fabrication shop or estimating experience may be considered.
• 5-10 years of experience in estimating estimation coordination fabrication operations or manufacturing coordination.
• Experience in fabrication shops handling components such as piping structural steel rotating equipment and pressure vessels/exchangers preferred.
• Experience developing estimating spreadsheets databases or productivity tracking tools is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience with estimating software ERP systems or production tracking tools.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes labour productivity and material management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Self-motivated with continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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

We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.