Project Estimator

The Opportunity:

Our client, a growing Canadian manufacturer providing wear solutions to mining and industrial customers across Ontario and Québec, is looking for a Project Estimator to join their Integrated Solutions team in Sudbury. Reporting to the Solutions Team Lead, you'll own the estimates behind their most complex opportunities. This isn't routine catalogue quoting - it's non-routine, project-specific work where accuracy, margin protection, and sound technical interpretation decide whether they win profitable work.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Detailed Estimating: Prepare comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, labour, equipment, subcontracted services, and logistics.
• Scope & Drawing Analysis: Analyze drawings, technical specifications, and customer scopes to define true project requirements.
• Risk & Contingency Management: Identify technical and commercial risks to build appropriate contingencies into every estimate.
• Proposal Support: Support bids and RFPs with clear, professional cost breakdowns and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Solutions, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to validate estimates and secure vendor pricing.
• Database & Performance Tracking: Maintain internal cost databases and historical records, tracking estimate accuracy (aiming for ±5% of actual cost) and win rates (targeting 30-40%).
• Process Improvement: Recommend continuous improvements to estimating tools, methods, and cost-modelling processes.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Education: Diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in estimating, costing, or a similar role (industrial, mining, or construction environment preferred).
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirement documents.
• Costing & Systems Expertise: Strong grasp of cost drivers across labour, materials, and subcontracting, paired with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and estimating software.
• Core Competencies: Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a highly collaborative working style.

Compensation Range: $75,000 - $85,000 base salary