Estimator

1 week ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC Full time

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Company profile


voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America's leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry.

As the industry's technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers.

We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.

Nortrak Blue Family Culture**Nortrak Blue is our way of life and our commitment to our united Nortrak Family._ _We live Nortrak Blue through our values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity.

As a Nortrak family, Safety is our #1 commitment to our employees and Quality is our #1 commitment to our customers.
We are currently looking for an Estimator to join our team in Richmond, BC.

PURPOSE OF POSITION


Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Estimating, the Estimator is responsible to prepare material and labor estimates for all manufactured products for both routine capital and major project works based on historical data, commercial knowledge and product specifications.


TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY:

  • Complies with all Nortrak safety policies and regulations.
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QUALITY:
  • Ensures all costing is current, accurate and complete. Continuously verifies estimated costs against actuals.
  • Review tender documents and drawings and work with sales to clarify scope of projects and products to be delivered
  • Research and validate technical assumptions
  • Identify opportunities for process standardization / optimization
  • Participate in project review process and identify process improvement initiatives
  • Assist industrial engineering group to create, review and optimize routers
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ON-TIME DELIVERY:
  • Follow vaRS Nortrak's estimating methodology to deliver accurate estimates within specified deadlines
  • Assemble and deliver accurate and well organized estimates outlining key underlying assumptions in a timely manner
  • Ensures estimates are completed in a timely fashion to meet bid and tender submission deadlines
  • Manage deadlines and prioritize bids based on complexity, priority and risks
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COST:
  • Maintains knowledge of state
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  • practice. Identifies and recommends cost effective material, design and process options.
  • Liaise with subtrades for quotations and analyze quotes compared to historical data
  • Use financial and nonfinancial data to make informed assumptions for costing
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PEOPLE:
  • Maintain and collaborate a good working relationship with other functions and divisions; in particular Sales
  • Perform peerreview on other estimators' work and provide feedback
  • Eager to improve and support other estimators

ENVIRONMENTAL:

  • Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
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QUALITIFCATION:***
EDUCATION:***- Post-Secondary education with diploma or degree in an appropriate Engineering or other extensive technical discipline

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FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:
  • Commercial estimating experience in the general manufacturing sector is an asset.
  • Experience in other areas of the manufacture of Special Trackwork or other heavy steel fabrication would be an asset.
  • Advanced programming skills in MS Excel would be an asset.
  • Able to plan, organize, and exhibit excellent followup skills.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound professional judgement
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHEN AT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of time.

Working Location:

  • Richmond, BC

Working Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday (onsite)
    BENEFITS:
  • A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture.
  • We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
  • Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.
  • Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits.
  • Company paid life and disability insurance.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Tuition Assistance Program.
  • Wellness Program.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee Recognition Programs.

Nortrak Blue Family Culture**Nortrak Blue is our way of life and our commitment to our united Nortrak Family._ _We live Nortrak Blue through our values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity.

Safety is our #1 commitment to our employees and Quality is our #1 commitment to our customers.
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