Estimator
- West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
About Us:
Barski Industries is a leading manufacturer of high-quality fiberglass wastewater lift stations and related infrastructure solutions. Since 1985, we have built a reputation for excellence in manufacturing and supporting critical municipal and industrial infrastructure across Canada.
We take pride in our innovative, reliable products and our collaborative team environment. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate, detail-oriented individuals who want to contribute to important infrastructure projects.
Position Overview:
Barski Industries is seeking an Estimator to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is mechanically inclined, organized, and eager to learn.
The Estimator will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of quotes, reading drawings, specifications, and tender requirements and supporting our sales and production teams in delivering high-quality bids to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Estimating Preparation
· Read and interpret drawings, tender documents, and project specifications.
· Accurately quantify material, labour, and equipment requirements for quoting purposes.
· Ensure all aspects of a project scope are captured in the estimate.
Collaboration & Communication
· Work closely with the sales, engineering, and operations to develop accurate and competitive bids.
· Support customer inquiries throughout the bidding process.
· Communicate effectively with internal teams to clarify project requirements.
Project Support & Organization
· Maintain organized records of quotes and tender submissions.
· Assist in tracking project opportunities and deadlines.
· Ensure estimates are prepared on time and in alignment with customer requirements
Qualifications:
· 1-3 years of experience in project estimating preferred, but we’re also open to mechanically inclined individuals eager to learn. If you have less than 1 year experience, please share your University/College transcript.
· Ability to read and interpret drawings, and tender documents.
· Strong attention to detail, organized, and able to manage deadlines.
· Mechanically minded - experience with pumps, valves, piping systems, or industrial parts management is an asset.
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Positive, customer-focused attitude.
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to build a career in a growing company supporting critical infrastructure projects.
- Hands-on training and mentorship provided - ideal for career development.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and benefits.
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Responsibilities
Prepare project estimates by reviewing drawings, tender documents, and specifications, and quantifying material, labor, and equipment requirements. Coordinate with sales, engineering, and operations, respond to customer inquiries, and maintain organized quote records and submission deadlines.
Requirements
The role prefers 1–3 years of estimating experience but is also open to mechanically inclined candidates eager to learn; applicants with less than one year of experience are asked to provide a college or university transcript. Candidates should be able to interpret drawings and tender documents, manage details and deadlines, communicate effectively, and work independently and collaboratively.
Skills
- Estimating
- Reading and Interpreting Drawings
- Tender Document Review
- Project Specification Review
- Material Quantification
- Labor Quantification
- Equipment Quantification
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Deadline Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Pumps
- Valves
- Piping Systems
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and Mentorship
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Sales
- Administrative
Keywords
- Project Estimating
- Quotes
- Bids
- Tender Submissions
- Drawings
- Tender Documents
- Project Specifications
- Material Requirements
- Labor Requirements
- Equipment Requirements
- Project Scope
- Sales
- Engineering
- Operations
- Customer Inquiries
- Opportunity Tracking
- Deadline Management
- Pumps
- Valves
- Piping Systems
- Industrial Parts Management
- Fiberglass
- Wastewater Lift Stations
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Industrial Infrastructure
- Plastics Manufacturing