Estimator

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values._
- At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB._
- We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities._
- If you want to be a part of our team - read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply._

**About the Position**:
Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Estimator will be responsible for but not limited to:

- Review proposal specifications and preliminary drawings to determine scope of work and determine the quantity of materials and labour required for the project (takeoff process) and any other factors that may impact overall cost.
- Complete full quantity take-off of all labour, equipment and materials required to complete the project as per contract specifications to ensure accuracy of pricing.
- Analyzes specifications and calculates the quantity of steel required for the project and inputs the data into spreadsheets.
- Solicit pricing from steel providers, vendors and suppliers for equipment and materials costs, in order to ascertain the lowest price.
- Calculate man hours required for all associated work with the project; determine required shipping/truckloads and freight price.
- Budgets equipment/material/labour costs for projects.
- Consult with internal experts to validate man hours, materials and/or equipment requirements.
- Compare bid drawings to construction drawings to price out any changes.
- Recalculate estimates in response to any client/architectural specification changes, as required.
- Implement estimating best practice and procedures to ensure consistency in estimating deliverables to projects.
- Complete final cost estimate of projects through the use of in-house software systems.

**Work Location**:

- Hamilton, ON.

**Position Requirements**:

- Post-Secondary degree or diploma in engineering, Construction Technology or equivalent technical field required.
- 1-3 years experience in the Steel Fabrication/construction industry and experience estimating small and large scale construction projects.
- Experience with complex estimating concepts, practices and procedures including conceptual estimating, cost analysis, mathematical skills, and project design scopes.

**Compensation Package**:

- Negotiable salary based on experience.
- Vacation.
- Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
- Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- RRSP Matching.
- Profit Sharing.
- Employee Family Scholarship Program.
- Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education).
- Values in Action (ViA)
- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.
- Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs._

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