Project Estimator - Jobs in Elmira

Job Description

Who We AreAdvance Millwrights Inc. designs and fabricates bucket elevators, conveyors and bins. We specialize in the material handling and packaging equipment of agricultural products including flour, feed, seed, grain, fertilizer, aggregates, cement, recycling, foundries, and food products.Today, Advance Millwrights enjoys a truly world-class reputation for innovative design, fabrication and installation. In food production plants, feed mills, grain elevators, in foundries, fertilizer plants, and aggregate processors, the list of our satisfied clients stretches across Canada.Why Advance MillwrightsWe are an energetic and enthusiastic team of professionals striving for continuous improvement and operational excellence. We are passionate about what we do, building long-lasting relationships with our customers and developing our people. Innovation and creativity are highly encouraged throughout the business.In addition to an awesome work environment, we offer our team members competitive wages, company-paid health and dental benefits, an RRSP matching program, and a company uniform allowance.Job Overview:The Project Estimator is responsible for the project management, from project assignment to project completion, to ensure on-time and on-budget project completion. The Project Manager will ensure on-time and on-budget project completion, and overall customer satisfaction. It is crucial that our Project Managers promote a positive company image through safety, quality, consistency, and professionalism. Job Overview: A Project Estimator is responsible for providing accurate estimates and scope of work to our customers for proposed projects. This individual works closely with Procurement, Operations, and Field Services, to ensure accuracy of quotes; and ensures proper project information is provided to Engineering, Operations, Field Services and Project Management. The Project Estimator provides positive and professional experience to our customers. It is crucial that our Project Estimator promote a positive company image through safety, quality, consistency, and professionalism. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate proposals from RFQ’s and customer site visits.
• Work with Applications department on developing layouts to estimating projects.
• Ensure accurate project transition to Project Management
• Provide proposal presentation support in conjunction with Sales.
• Provide professional and positive customer experience.
• Provide expertise knowledge to customersamp; supervisors to ensure projects are done accurately on budgetamp; on time.
• Manage in-progress jobs; ensuring jobs are complete for deadlines on budgetamp; on time.
• Review approval drawings before they go to the shop.
• Balance a workload of multiple projects.
• Involved in all stages of the design process from conception to plan presentations, including creation of detailed shop drawings.
• Provide assistance in the Mechanical Design review process.
• Develop extensive knowledge of product line, preferred practices and all applicable industry standards.
• Conduct necessary site visits with Project Management/Applications to obtain field measurements in order to complete detailed drawings when necessary.
• Attend Project Kick-Off meetings as required.
• Correspond with Project Management to ensure design is reflective of the scope of work.
• Always conduct oneself in a professional manner in alignment with Company values, including but not limited to language use, attire, and workmanship.
• In accordance with company policy and relevant employment legislation, overtime and work outside of regular hours, and being on call may be required at the discretion of the Company.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of College/University degree or diploma or equivalent job experience
• 3+ years experience in similar estimation role
• Strong engineering and manufacturing knowledge
• Able to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative thinker
• Analytical mindset
• Experience with SolidWorks/AutoCAD an asset
• Experience with MS Project an asset
• Knowledge of fabrication, programming, electrical and millwrighting an asset
• Strong organizational, time and budget management skills
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

BenefitsWhat AMI Offers:

• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Extensive Benefits
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Vacation
• On-site apprenticeship and skill development programs
• Travel Opportunities
• RRSP Matching
• On-site parking
• Company retreats and events
• Social Committee events and family activities

We Look Forward to Hearing from You!We are committed to diversity and inclusion and thank all applicants in advance. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.