Estimator

Estimator - Port Coquitlam
Corwest Fabrications Ltd. (Corwest) is a dynamic, market-leading Canadian company with international experience and a stellar reputation in the fabrication and manufacturing of piping, pressure vessels, and shell & tube heat exchangers. We specialize in using stainless steel and specialty alloys, including titanium and nickel alloys, to serve end-use markets such as pulp & paper, energy, oil & gas, chemical, and general industrial sectors.
Our success is driven by relentless ambition, a passion for quality, and unwavering dedication to our customers. These qualities have propelled Corwest to continuous development and growth.
Are you ready to elevate your career with a dynamic, market-leading Canadian company? Corwest Fabrications Ltd. (Corwest) is on the lookout for a motivated and ambitious Estimator to join our innovative team. If you’re passionate about your career and excited to grow through diverse and challenging assignments, we want to hear from you

Corwest is seeking an experienced Estimator specializing in Pressure Piping, Pressure Vessels, Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, Structural Steel, and General Steel Fabrication. In this role, you will be responsible for (not limited to) creating accurate cost estimates based on customer supplied drawings and specifications, obtaining prices/quotes for the materials, equipment, and subcontractors as needed, and determining the schedules and costs of the labour requirements needed to estimate the total cost of the project.
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in all aspects of the tendering process
- Produce and review correspondence, reports, specifications, spreadsheets, and other documents
- Prepare detailed firm, budget, and unit price estimates for labor, materials, equipment, etc.
- Develop tender submissions and respond to post-tender inquiries
- Coordinate office activities and operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies
- Support business development initiatives, including proposal/bid submission documentation and maintain project and contact lists
- Perform various data entry tasks, including schedule development and updates
- Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures, including current information on prices from suppliers
- Prepare a project budget for awarded contracts
- Prepare and submit change orders as needed
- Foster client relationships and identify new market opportunities

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience estimating piping projects
- Experience estimating pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and structural steel would be an asset
- Knowledge of ASME Codes B31.1, B1.3, and Section VIII, Div.1 would be an asset
- Knowledge of cost control, estimating, and planning techniques
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with ERP and CRM systems would be an asset
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must report to work in our Port Coquitlam office

**Skills/Abilities/Attributes**:

- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated and a self-starter who remains focused and productive
- High professional and ethical standards
- Ability to maintain discretion and strict confidentiality

What We Offer
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Base Salary: Starting at $90,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
- Company-paid RRSP contributions
- Bonus eligibility
- Professional development opportunities
- 14 statutory holidays per calendar year
- Competitive benefits program
- The opportunity to grow with a BC family-owned and operated company

“We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Corwest Fabrication Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
**Please note**: Corwest Fabrications Ltd. does not accept and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited résumés from agencies. Agencies should not submit resumes in response to this posting, to Vanpile employees, or any associated company location.