Project Estimator

81958
Peterborough, Ontario
Contract
2 days ago

Job Title: Project Estimator

Location: Peterborough, ON (Hybrid)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Estimator is responsible for the estimating and execution of a broad range of manufacturing projects from commercial and custom manufactured parts to sophisticated nuclear equipment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for wide scope of custom-engineered manufacturing projects including electro-mechanical automation, tooling, welded fabrications, machining, instrumentation and control systems, field services, testing.

  • Quickly assess high-level customer or engineering requirements to prepare budgetary estimates.

  • Lead proposal creation activity, coordinate and solicit inputs for all required stakeholders including manufacturing, engineering, quality, finance, commercial, etc.

  • Assess manufacturability of complex scope, provide feedback to design and customers to assist with evolution of budgetary proposals to firm supply.

  • Create detailed manufacturing plans including make/buy decisions, manufacturing BOMs and purchase requisitions to solicit detailed vendor pricing and proposals. 

  • Support project teams who are executing jobs throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Provide detailed schedule plans and inputs to support proposals, including task planning to optimize lead times.

  • Analyze estimates vs. actual execution to drive continuous improvement efforts.

  • Develop new estimating tools and strategies to improve estimate turn-around, accuracy, and effort.

      

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College/University graduate in an Engineering discipline or Journeyman (4+ years) machinist, toolmaker, assembler, technician with 10+ years of manufacturing experience

  • 5+ years of cost estimating experience in a complex, custom-engineered equipment discipline.

  • Knowledge and experience with high tolerance machining, fitting/welding, custom and First of a kind assembly .

  • Knowledge and experience with planning, assembly and testing of complex mechanical and electromechanical equipment.

  • Knowledge and experience with instrumentation and control equipment, PLCs, automation, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics.

  • Strong knowledge and experience with metrology, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances (GD&T), blue print reading.

  • High level of proficiency with data analysis and management including spreadsheet tools, MRP systems, etc.

  • Technical writing experience including customer proposals, procedures, technical reports.

  • Experience working with ASME Code Boiler and Pressure Vessels codes and standards, ASME and ASTM material specifications including rules for identification and traceability of materials, manufacturing processes, NDE, testing etc.

  • Knowledge of common non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques.

  • Very strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Manufacturing planning experience in custom engineered equipment industry

  • Experience with Primavera (P6) project scheduling software.

  • Experience in the nuclear industry.

The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between and

Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.

Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

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