Estimator/Planner

Estimator/Planner

Weir ESCO

Lively, ON

Onsite

Purpose of Role: The Estimator/Planner is responsible for accurate quoting, budgeting, and project planning by preparing precise time, cost, and labor estimates for welding and fabrication projects. This role requires informed decision making by analyzing technical documentation and collaborating across departments in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimate Preparation: Review engineering documents and customer requests to prepare detailed cost estimates for welding, fabrication, and machining projects.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, engineering, and production teams to gather information for accurate quoting and pricing strategies.
• Cost Analysis & Optimization: Analyze completed projects to compare estimated vs. actual costs, identify improvements, and maintain a historical cost database.
• Market & Compliance Monitoring: Track material and subcontractor pricing trends and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a cost estimator in a welding, fabrication, or manufacturing environment is preferred
• 2 year degree in an engineering or technical field would be beneficial
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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