Fabrication Estimator

​ Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000
This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

For more than 90 years,   E.S. Fox Limited (ESFL) has set the standard for safety and quality in the construction and fabrication industry. We have been unique in the industry as the ones who have helped build Canada’s infrastructure. We possess the insight and expertise to stand behind everything we do.   

Our Strength is People  

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious and socially responsible provider. Our goal is to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected.  

Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create an atmosphere that inspires free thinking, expression, and the promoting of individual differences, valuing the diverse contribution of skills, abilities, and experience.   

Why Join Our Team   

We offer you a rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including:  

• An attractive health and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents)
• Health Care Spending Account and Healthy Living Wellness Account options  
• Employee Assistance Program   
• Group RSP with employer contribution  
• Competitive compensation  
• Support of professional growth  

Our office in Niagara Falls, ON, is looking for a Fabrication Estimator to join our team. 

Summary of the Role

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Fabrication Estimator is responsible for pricing and pre-construction phases of fabrication projects. This role will provide and coordinate pricing with various subcontractors and material suppliers. The Fabrication Estimator will also be responsible for analyzing the various stages of fabrication to provide a logical sequence of activities in the most cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Review client bid packages to determine resources required to complete request for quotations.
• Coordinate estimates to ensure tender scope is being fully accounted for in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Prepare detailed bid packages/scopes of work for applicable subcontractors and be the SPOC for all sub-contracted special processes in support of the overall fabrication.
• Assemble pricing while evaluating proposals from multiple sources.
• Assess cost of rentals, tools, equipment, and non-productive labor.
• Participate in tender proposal requirements, including:
  • Review of terms and conditions
  • Bonding and insurance requirements
  • Tender breakdown requirements
  • Organization charts and resumes
  • Company experience
  • Craft rates and mark-ups for additional work.
  • Preliminary schedules
  • Execution plans
• Upon completion of an estimate, prior to submitting to the customer, review with the Estimating Manager providing input into the following items as a minimum:
  • Labour efficiency and productivity related issues
  • Indirect labour requirements
  • Construction equipment requirements
  • Overhead and profit levels
• Prepare material takeoff.
• Participate in post tender activities, such as:
  • Coordination of sales effort and follow up
  • Tender review meeting
  • Tender negotiations
  • Project initiation activities
  • Project support for awarded contracts.
• Attend kick-off meetings as required.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and awareness of current market conditions affecting the cost of fabrication.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable ASME codes, TSSA requirements, piping codes, and contract laws and obligations, material specifications, scheduling and factors affecting the supply of labour, materials and modern fabrication methods.

Key Requirements, Experience and Skills

• Community College Degree or Diploma in a Technical Discipline or Equivalent Construction Industry Trade Experience.
• Knowledge of Fabricated components & processes.
• Scheduling experience.
• Experience with welding techniques and equipment used in the fabrication process.
• Knowledge of ASME pressure vessel and piping code requirements.

Attributes

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Project or Primavera, 3D viewing software.
• Team player.
• Works well under time constraints.

Competencies

Health & Safety Commitment

Integrity

Quality and Continuous Improvement

About E.S. Fox Limited  

ESFL is a privately owned, Canadian, multi-trade fabricator and constructor, providing a single-source solution for Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, and Power Generation sectors. ESFL has established a reputation for safety, executing high quality workmanship, operational flexibility, efficiency, and timely project completion.  

As a fully integrated, multi-trade construction firm, ESFL provides clients with a sole source solution for their detailed engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance needs. We are a solutions-based provider that delivers a superior level of service from ‘cradle to grave,’ as we offer multi-trade, service-oriented solutions for all your Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Energy products. ESFL continues to be a leader of Canadian strength and tradition for over 9 decades.   

Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we maintain full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Kincardine, and Kingston.   

Connect:  LinkedIn, esfox.com  

In accordance with legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are not utilized in the applicant screening process. 

E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. 

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