Estimator

Original job posting

Estimators are responsible for completing preliminary designs and providing price cost estimates based on customer-supplied information. They also act as a primary contact to coordinate information and provide customer service to new and established clients.

Job details

As Canada’s largest manufacturer of steel building systems, BEHLEN values our people and our community as much as our clients value our work. Behlen Industries LP manufactures steel buildings used in recreational, commercial, and industrial markets. Behlen is a proud member of WGI Westman Group Inc. – A dynamic, entrepreneurial group dedicated to the growth of their employees, customers and the communities in which they operate. Progress creates a career opportunity in Brandon, Manitoba. STRUCTURAL STEEL ESTIMATOR Our Estimators are responsible for completing preliminary designs and providing price cost estimates based on the evaluation and interpretation of customer supplied information. Through this process our Estimators are required to work within code requirements, proper engineering practices, building system standards and our system costing structure. Acting as a contact, our Estimators assist in the coordination of information and provide customer service to new and established customers. This role requires: * Completion of a Structural, Civil, Biosystems or Mechanical Engineering Technical diploma or degree. * A Certified Engineering Technologist or equivalent designation will be viewed favourably. * Combinations of experience and relevant courses will also be considered. * One to two years related experience with estimating building structures in a manufacturing environment. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD programs are a requirement. * Experience with 3D design and animation programs is an asset. * Solid communication and interpersonal skills; * Above average mathematical skills; a strong, resourceful problem solver. * Attention to detail, time and priority management are necessary for success. * Ability to work in fast-paced environment, continually adapt to change and work under pressure Behlen Industries LP provides a competitive total rewards package including professional growth, career development and continuous learning. To apply visit Careers at www.westmangroup.com [//www.westmangroup.com]. This position will remain open until filled. Please provide resume and cover letter, stating salary expectations. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview, will be contacted. Behlen Industries LP. welcomes applications from qualified candidates and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and section process.

What you’ll do

Estimators are responsible for completing preliminary designs and providing price cost estimates based on customer-supplied information. They also act as a primary contact to coordinate information and provide customer service to new and established clients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a technical diploma or degree in Structural, Civil, Biosystems, or Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, one to two years of related experience in estimating building structures within a manufacturing environment is required.

Benefits

• Professional growth
• Career development
• Continuous learning

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Engineering Practices · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Priority Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Structural estimating
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office
• 3D design
• Animation
• Mathematical skills
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Priority management
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Engineering practices
• Building system standards
• Resourcefulness
• Continuous Development
• Engineering Practices
• Animations
• Certified Engineering Technologist
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Disabilities
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mathematics
• Structural Steel
• Coordinating
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Customer Service & Support
• Estimator
• Valuers and Loss Assessors
• Cost Estimators