Estimator Project Manager

Ebco Industries Ltd. is looking for an experienced Estimator Project Manager (Steel Fabrication) to join our team. This role is critical to the reputation that Ebco has built for delivering world-class quality manufacturing. You will be responsible for estimating, planning and project managing Ebco's major opportunities which can range from $100,000 to $10,000,000 and include machining, fabrication and assembly.

**WHAT WE DO**

Ebco Industries, Ltd. (Ebco) is one of Canada’s largest manufacturing facilities with over 65 years in manufacturing expertise. We deliver world-class quality manufacturing and repair and rebuild services to projects based domestically and worldwide. Our strengths encompass the complete spectrum from heavy metal fabrication, heavy machining, turnkey assembly to light precision machining and fabrication as well as precision sheet metal fabrication. Our customers range from small and/or start-up companies to world class suppliers of OEM capital equipment and machinery. Our headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Richmond, B.C. Canada.

**KEY DUTIES**
- Project manage custom manufacturing projects from beginning to end including estimating, planning the manufacturing and inspection plans and closing out the job
- Preparing labour and material estimates on projects ranging from $250,000 to $10,000,000+ in the steel fabrication/machining industry
- Prepare material take off from customer supplied drawings and pricing for sub-contractors required
- Analyze project scopes and documents to prepare pricing proposals, bid submissions, and accurate cost estimates
- Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines for public and private sectors
- Collaborate with superintendents in preparing competitive bids
- Manage and monitor awarded projects to ensure that costs align with estimated cost
- Provide support for on-going projects including coordination, management of scope changes, negotiation and close-out (including post mortems/lessons learned)
- Interact with production and quality-assurance personnel to clarify any machining concerns that could increase estimated costs or job plans
- Build close client relationships and demonstrate strong results stemming from those relationships
- Work in a mixture of both office and job shop environment
- Other duties and tasks as assigned

**TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE**
- 5+ years’ experience in metal machining and fabrication estimating
- Use of ERP software; Visual MFG, JobBoss, Microsoft Dynamics Sage, or equivalent
- Hands-on experience in metal machining and fabrication is a strong asset (ie. welding, fitting, machining etc.)
- Microsoft office software: Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Vast Experience (preferably a senior estimator role) with estimating large scale fabrication and machining projects is a preference
- Highly skilled in blueprint interpretation
- Understanding of GD&T symbols, weld symbols and specifications (these will be tested)
- Understanding of metal machining and fabrication North American standards
- Experience creating cost models for fabrication and machining
- At least 2 years in steel manufacturing estimating is an asset
- Red Seal trade certification and/or B.Eng EIT or P.Eng and/or PMP designation is an asset
- Ability to create strong client relationships
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English; second language is an asset
- Must be a motivated self-starter who can work with mínimal supervision
- Must work well in a team environment
- Open, honest, reliable and solutions driven
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience on the floor as a fabricator or machinist is an asset
- Must be able to accommodate flexible working hours when needed

**BENEFITS**
- 2 additional stat holidays, 1 floater/personal day
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- 5 minute walk from Lansdowne skytrain station
- Vacation leave

We will provide you with a competitive compensation as well as an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in this dynamic environment. Please submit your resume via Indeed. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

Only applicants with Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or work permit will be considered for this position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or visa holder?
- Are you currently living in Canada?
- Are you currently living in greater Vancouver?
- Do you have experience doing hands on fabrication or machining?
- Have you estimated for steel fabrication or machining before?

Work Location: One