Estimator- Manufacturing

Company Overview

Progressive Rubber Industries Inc. (PRI) has been a leader in manufacturing abrasion and corrosion-resistant components since 1997. Based in Canada, our company is dedicated to strengthening the local economy through innovative solutions for the mining industry and OEMs, emphasizing quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction. Summary

The Opportunity

PRI is seeking an Estimator for Steel Fabrication & Rubber Lining to support our growing fabrication workload. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and executable cost and schedule estimates that align with shop capacity, technical requirements, and project risk. The Estimator works closely with project management, operations, engineering, and vendors to develop competitive, well-defined estimates and bids that set jobs up for success from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Project Analysis

- Review RFQs, drawings, specifications, and client documentation to understand project scope

- Perform material take-offs, quantity surveys, and labor estimates

- Identify scope gaps, risks, assumptions, and constraints during the estimating phase

Costing & Pricing

- Develop detailed estimates for material, labor, subcontracted services, and overhead

- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing

- Prepare clear, professional quotations and bid packages

Schedule & Resource Input

- Develop high-level fabrication durations and sequencing assumptions

- Identify long-lead items and capacity constraints

- Support internal planning and bid feasibility assessments

Collaboration & Communication

- Work closely with Project Managers, shop supervisors, and engineering

- Validate production assumptions with operations personnel

- Clarify scope, pricing, and assumptions internally and, when required, with clients

Documentation & Improvement

- Maintain organized estimating files and historical cost data

- Track estimate accuracy to support continuous improvement

- Contribute to the ongoing development of estimating tools and processes

Qualifications

Required

- 2–4 years experience in estimating, project costing, or a related role

- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and technical specifications

- Strong proficiency with Excel and estimating tools

- Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred

- Experience in steel fabrication and/or welding environments

- Familiarity with shop workflows, materials, and fabrication processes

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on experience

- Stable, long-term employment with a growing Canadian manufacturer

- Hands-on exposure to complex, real-world fabrication projects

- Collaborative work environment with direct access to operations and leadership

- Opportunities to grow alongside expanding fabrication and project teams

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Profit sharing

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Work Location: In person