Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Sales Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will play a crucial role in analyzing project requirements and providing accurate cost estimates and bid proposals in accordance with customer specifications and company standards for our components projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparing detailed quotations for assigned inquiries/projects, in accordance with inquiry documents by:

compiling itemized estimate sheets from inquiry data sheets and specifications;
sourcing material and services costs and deliveries;
estimating labour requirements and determining approximate delivery schedules;
preparing detailed quotations; and
following the Standard Estimating Process that relies on the involvement of the Engineering, Q.C. and Production Departments about contract requirements.
Maintaining positive customer liaison to refine estimate details and respond to customer enquiries.
Acting as a resource to explain customer requirements, as identified during the estimating and clarification process, to the pertinent departments.
Providing input to Business Development, President for assessment of potential sales. Attending and participating in bid clarification and pre-award meetings, on request.
Reviewing customer purchase orders to verify compliance with the quotation (estimate) and pre-award correspondence.
Preparing Sales Orders, Job Summary Sheets, and other additional necessary paperwork following job awards.
Making recommendations to the Sales Manager for potential areas of improvement in the department. Works as a member of Estimating Team on CI Initiatives as identified by the department.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

College (NAIT) or University Degree in Engineering Design & Drafting Technology or Mechanical Engineering an asset.
Technology or C.E.T. designation and 5 years’ experience.
Experience in pressure vessel and components manufacturing.
Knowledge of ASME Codes.
Knowledge able in latest estimating software

SKILLS REQUIRED AND/OR DEVELOPED

Ability to read and interpret documents such as data sheets, standards and specifications, purchase orders, terms and conditions and other contractual documents.
Ability to learn and use the estimating excel based program to build the estimate.
Ability to speak effectively to clients and production team.
Ability to calculate and apply financial math such as margins, percentages, and discounts.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to manage issues requiring problem resolution or conflict management.
Ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions in written, oral, technical drawing or schedule form.
Ability to provide clear and professional written correspondence.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills needed, especially in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Highly organized and detailed oriented.
Knowledge of Microsoft Projects or other project management applications an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk most of the day, walk, talk, and listen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and noise.
Wear and use of proper personal protective equipment is required when entering the applicable areas on the premises but is not required during the course of regular job duties.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits: