Intermediate Estimator
CESSCO Fabrication and Engineering Ltd.
7310-99 Street NW Edmonton AlbertaDescription
We are hiring a full-time Intermediate Estimator in Edmonton, AB to join our team in our fabrication shop.
The Intermediate Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for pressure vessels, piping, structural steel, and large platework. The role involves analyzing technical
specifications and collaborating closely with internal teams to tailor proposals to meet customer requirements.
As such the ability to read and interpret estimating documents such as drawings, data sheets, purchase orders, and more is critical as well as the ability to learn to use an estimating program and speak effectively to clients and internal departments.
This positions requires consistent, professional communication with other departments and clients, including acting as a resource to explain customer requirements and attending and participating in bid clarification and pre-award meetings on request, so the ability to provide clear, professional written correspondence is vital. Additionally, the successful candidate will need to be able to remain highly organized and detail-oriented, even while multitasking and prioritizing work to meet scheduled deadlines is important.
Financial math skills and the ability to understand and make calculations such as margins, percentages, and discounts is also critical.
Additional responsibilities for this position include preparing detailed written quotations, estimating labour requirements and creating delivery schedules, handing off proposals post-award to communicate package requirements to different departments, and following the standard estimating process.
We are looking for someone with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in estimating as well as experience in pressure vessel manufacturing. We would also like to see a College or University Degree in Engineering Design & Drafting Technology or Mechanical Engineering, but we would also consider a candidate with relevant trades experience. Knowledge of ASME Codes is important.
If you're interested in applying for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume through the application form on this page. We look forward to hearing from you.
Duties
Preparing detailed quotations for assigned inquiries/projects, in accordance with inquiry documents by:
- Perform material takeoffs from inquiry data sheets and specifications.
- Sourcing material and services costs and deliveries.
- Estimating labour requirements and determining approximate delivery schedules.
- Preparing detailed written quotations.
- Following the Standard Estimating Process that relies on the involvement of the Engineering, Q.C. and Production Departments regarding contract requirements.
- Handoff/kick off proposals post-award to communicate all package requirements to different departments.
- Acting as a resource to explain customer requirements, as identified during the estimating
and clarification process, to the pertinent departments. - Attending and participating in bid clarification and pre-award meetings, on request.
- Reviewing customer purchase orders to verify compliance with the quotation (estimate) and pre-award correspondence.
- Works as a member of Estimating Team on continuous improvement Initiatives as identified by the department.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions. Any combination of the qualifications below or similar experience will be considered.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- College (NAIT) or University Degree in Engineering Design & Drafting Technology or Mechanical Engineering an asset. Relevant trades experience will also be considered.
- 3+ years relevant experience.
- Experience in pressure vessel manufacturing.
- Knowledge of ASME Codes.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, data sheets, standards and specifications, and purchase orders.
- Ability to learn and use an estimating program to build the estimate.
- Ability to speak effectively to clients and internal departments.
- Ability to calculate and apply financial math such as margins, percentages and discounts.
- Ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions in written, oral, technical drawing or schedule form.
- Ability to provide clear and professional written correspondence.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills are needed, especially in Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Highly organized and detailed oriented.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet scheduled deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative environment.
BONUS SKILLS
- Familiarity with Compress Pressure Vessel Design software.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Projects or other project management applications.
- Knowledge of PIP standards and TEMA standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk most of the day, walk, talk and listen.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and noise.
- Wear and use of proper personal protective equipment is required when entering the applicable areas on the premises but is not required during regular job duties.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
About The Company
CESSCO Fabrication and Engineering Ltd.
7310-99 Street NWEdmonton Alberta T6E 3R8 CA
CESSCO Fabrication & Engineering Ltd. was first established in 1948, and we have since become the leader in Western Canada for custom heavy metal fabrication. Our reputation for design integrity, quality workmanship and customer service is unsurpassed. Our clients span oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, mining, fertilizer, cement, and new green technologies industries throughout Canada and the USA. With our expertise in the design and custom fabrication of the largest and heaviest ASME Sec. VIII Division 1 and 2 pressure vessels, we have steadily grown our company through capability, quality, and safe and on-time delivery.
In 2024, we were proud to join the Calibre Industrial Group, a collection of experienced, highly skilled steel fabricators, industrial mechanics, and field construction specialists, spanning North America and serving businesses internationally.
Job Details
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Location7310-99 Street NW Edmonton Alberta
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TypeFull-Time
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Wage$80000 - $100000 per Year
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Hours40 Hours Per Week
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Experience3 Years
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Start DateJanuary 6, 2026
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Closing DateDecember 31, 2026
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Posted8 days ago