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Estimator
- Maces Bay, NB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 2 years of experience in the industrial construction, fabrication, or manufacturing environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Founded in Atlantic Canada in 1965 as a regional player servicing the pulp and paper industry, Sunny Corner Enterprises Inc. (SCEI) has become a strong multi-disciplinary force in construction and fabrication across Canada. Our growing team has completed major world-class projects for the energy, nuclear, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing sectors and exploration while continuing to expand our growth in resource sectors. Along the way, we have developed key partnerships with some of the world's leading firms, working closely with them and others to deliver outstanding value in construction,
fabrication and exploration.
For more information about us, please visit our website: www.sunnycorner.ca.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of estimates (quotations) and estimated timelines (lead times) of potential Industrial work.
- Work with our client to provide budgets during the investment justification phase of a potential project.
- Review and understand scope of work to be performed and collaborate with internal and external teams to develop project plans to ensure successful project implementation.
- Perform material take-offs using technical drawings and information provided by the client to capture material volumes/quantities to be included in client quotations (estimates).
- Work with SCEI’s internal purchasing department and/or external material providers to obtain material pricing.
- Estimation (calculation) of the labour hours and durations using SCEI developed or industry standards and templates.
- Create project plan to help determine lead times and/or schedules to present to the client.
- Review, understand and seek out resolution, if required, to Specifications, Industry Codes and their potential effect on the estimate.
- Communicate with the client to fully understand their requirements and work with the client to the satisfaction of both the client and SCEI.
- Create formal detailed proposals (quotations) to present to clients.
- Provide support in rectifying issues which may impact costs and schedule in a proactive manner.
Competencies:
- Self-Motivated.
- Analytical.
- Adaptable.
- Independent – able to work independent and also part of a team (draw on resources as required)
- Open to constructive feedback from peers and supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Communication Skills – demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through written and oral communication with peers, supervision, and client representatives.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in the industrial construction, fabrication, or manufacturing environment.
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Strong in MS Excel.
- Foundational understanding of material and equipment used in industrial facilities.
- Core math skills and understanding of profit margins and percentages.
- Engineering degree, engineering technology certificate, or equivalent trade experience.
Why Join this Team?
- Competitive compensation.
- Company-paid health and dental benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.
- Group RRSP with company matching to help you plan for your future.
- Work in a culture that values teamwork, respect, dedication, hard work, and a
- commitment to working safely.
Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@sunnycorner.ca citing “Estimator” in the subject line. Sunny Corner Enterprises thanks all applicants for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop cost estimates, material quantities, labour calculations, timelines, and project plans for potential industrial work. Review project scopes, drawings, specifications, and industry codes; coordinate with clients, internal teams, and suppliers; and prepare detailed proposals while proactively addressing cost and schedule issues.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of experience in industrial construction, fabrication, or manufacturing, along with an engineering degree, engineering technology certificate, or equivalent trade experience. Candidates should have strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills, knowledge of industrial materials and equipment, core math and profit margin skills, and the ability to interpret construction drawings and communicate effectively.
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Material Take-Offs
- Construction Drawing Interpretation
- Project Planning
- Scheduling
- Labour Hour Estimation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Industrial Construction
- Fabrication
- Manufacturing
- Client Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Core Mathematics
- Profit Margin Calculation
- Specification and Industry Code Review
Benefits
- Company-Paid Health Benefits
- Company-Paid Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group RRSP With Company Matching
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Energy
Keywords
- Industrial Construction
- Fabrication
- Manufacturing
- Cost Estimation
- Quotations
- Material Take-Offs
- Technical Drawings
- Labour Hour Estimation
- Project Planning
- Lead Times
- Scheduling
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Industrial Materials
- Industrial Equipment
- Specifications
- Industry Codes
- Client Communication
- Supplier Pricing
- Profit Margins
- Energy
- Nuclear
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Pulp and Paper