Cost Estimator

1 month ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Seaspan Full time
Job Title: Estimator III

The Cost Estimator is a key member of the Estimating & Proposals team within the Program Management Office at Seaspan. This role is accountable for preparing accurate labour and material estimates for new construction projects at Vancouver Shipyards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare detailed estimates for projects related to ship design, construction, maintenance, and repair, upgrade, conversion, and/or vessel life extension.
  • Monitor the cost of work and prepare analysis for the Estimating Manager.
  • Solicit bids for work to be subcontracted by distributing specifications and/or drawings, analyzing responses, and evaluating the best value options to support clear recommendations.
  • Provide management with summaries of complex estimates including overviews of work content, and risks and/or opportunities requiring special consideration.
  • Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring that Management are kept informed of the progress of work.
  • Continuous improvement of Estimating processes.
Requirements:
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma, in a relevant technical or business subject area.
  • 10 years of experience in the structured development of complex cost estimates, working in an engineering, manufacturing, shipbuilding, or other similar environment.
  • Experience in the shipbuilding or ship repairs and conversions, considered a significant asset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstration of exemplary business ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and honesty in all situations.
  • Excellent analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, decision-making, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to prepare accurate estimates. Ability to read technical drawings and interpret Contract and tender documentation requirements.
  • Able to obtain a security clearance up to NATO secret.
  • PC proficiency required. Solid understanding of basic Microsoft Office 2010 software suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project).
  • Advanced knowledge in MS Excel is required.
What We Offer:
  • This is a full-time, permanent position with multiple operations and long-term projects, providing job stability.
  • A very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience.
  • A best-in-class health and wellness benefits package, including full health care, dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  • Free on-site gym.
  • Parking is included, and a complimentary shuttle bus is available for those using transit.

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