Estimator - Piping (Edmonton, Ab)

About AcademyAcademy is a growing fabrication company with shops in Onoway, AB and Edmonton, AB. We serve a wide range of industries including Oil and Gas, Mining, and other heavy industrial sectors.
Job PurposeWe are looking for an experienced Piping Estimator who has strong technical knowledge and a practical, get it done attitude. You will handle the full bid process for industrial pipe fabrication, modular assembly, and related scopes of work. Working closely with the Estimating Lead and Estimating Manager, you will team up with project management, shop operations, quality, and scheduling to put together accurate, competitive bids on time.
Roles and Responsibilities
Set up bid folders and review client RFQs, drawings, specs, and commercial terms to understand the full scope of work.
Complete accurate piping takeoffs from ISOs, general arrangements, BOMs, and line lists. This includes material takeoffs, weld counts, diameter inch totals, spool counts, hydrotest counts, subcontractor scope breakdowns, and structural takeoffs when needed.
Build complete piping fabrication estimates covering labour, materials, consumables, equipment, freight, coatings, NDE, PWHT, hydrotesting, subcontractors, and indirect costs using diameter inch, labour hour, unit rate, and lump sum methods.
Send RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors, check quotes against project specs, and plug accurate vendor pricing into the estimate.
Flag scope gaps, risks, assumptions, and exclusions, and write clear Bid Letters and commercial clarifications for review and submission.
Check in with project management, quality, and scheduling to confirm shop rates, capacity, and schedule dates, while comparing numbers against past projects.
Prepare bid summaries, pricing tables, and final client submittals, join internal bid reviews, and answer client questions after submission.
Hand over awarded jobs to the projects team, and help price change orders or review quantity changes when needed.
Keep estimating templates, unit rate sheets, and lessons learned up to date while helping out the rest of the estimating team.
What Gets You Shortlisted
A positive, solutions-first mindset - you see challenges as opportunities.
2+ years of estimating experience in industrial pipe fabrication, modular assembly, or heavy industrial construction.
Advanced in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word)
Diploma or degree in Piping/Estimating Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
Understanding of construction codes, welding procedures, and ability to interpret drawings
Looking for a long-term home where you can advance your career and grow with our company
Dedication to precision with strong attention to detail.
Reliability, accountability, and the drive to meet deadlines with quality results.
Clear, effective communication and strong collaboration skills.
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