cost estimator, manufacturing
Education:
College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
Estimating.
Tasks:
- Carry out work study.
- Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs.
- Develop work study.
- Inspect processes.
- Oversee production .
- Conduct work measurement or other studies.
- Collect and compile operational or experimental data.
- Collect and analyze data and samples.
- Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports.
- Read blueprints and drawings.
- Advise on tendering procedures.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
- Project management.
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms.
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards.
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
- Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients .
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Database software.
- Computer-aided design (CAD).
- MS Excel.
- MS Outlook.
- MS Word.
- Estimating packages.
- Database.
Area of work experience:
- Fabrication.
- Project coordination.
Area of specialization:
- Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling.
- Robotic equipment and systems.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Sitting.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
- Proactive.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Life insurance.
Long term benefits:
Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Travel insurance.
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.