THE COMPANY
MSU Mississauga Ltd. (“ MSU”) is Canada’s leader in the design and manufacture of access products for the water and wastewater industry. MSU’s primary product offering includes access hatches, ladders, safety landings, railings and climbing rungs. MSU was founded in 1977 and has operated for the past 48 years out of its manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, ON.
For more information, please visit www.msuaccess.com.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the General Manager, the Estimator manages multiple projects, estimating material requirements and production costs for custom metal products primarily for the water and wastewater industry. The role involves the review of tender documents, including civil, structural, and mechanical drawings, and project specifications to determine the required products and materials. The Estimator uses this information to prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for customers, distributors, and contractors. The Estimator works closely with the Engineering, Purchasing, and Production team to facilitate the flow of information and product to best serve the needs of the customer and Company.
Work Environment
•Excellent team culture and learning environment.
•Progressive management focused on collaboration and empowerment.
•Great location in Mississauga where MSU has been located for 46 years.
•16,000 square foot modern office and air-conditioned production facility.
•Operating hours are Mon-Fri from 7am-3pm.
Responsibilities
•Build and maintain relationships with contractors, distributors, and consultants
•· Review tender documents and calculate material and labor take-offs
•Consult with clients, to discuss project requirements and submit RFIs as needed
•Determine scope of work, material requirements and lead time for estimates
•Review work orders from previously completed projects to determine labor costs
•Prepare costing file and quotes for both customers and distributors
•Obtain material and freight quotes from vendors
•Note discrepancies in the bid documents and bring them to the attention of the customer, engineering staff and/or production manager for resolution
•Submit quotes to plan holders and distributors
•Review addendums for changes in scope of work and adjust quotes accordingly
•Maintain project files, pricing documents and quotes for future reference
•Enter purchase orders upon receipt, verifying pricing, terms, and ship-to information
•Submit project files to drafting for creation of submittal drawings and discuss project requirements with team members
•Prioritize upcoming tenders and send out lead letters and documentation to get MSU products specified for equivalency
•Follow up on pricing with contractors after projects has been awarded
•Respond in a timely manner to quote requests and manage project deadlines
•Represent MSU with customers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
•Perform additional duties, as required by your Manager
Required
•Detail oriented and highly organized
•Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Strong work ethic with sense of responsibility, accountability, and ability to meet deadlines
•3+ years of work experience required in an Estimating or Technical Sales role
•Previous work experience in a related industry; Metal Fabrication, Manufacturing, or Construction
•Familiar with Infor Visual ERP or AutoCAD would be an asset
•Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
•Must have reliable transportation to attend work daily
Preferred
•Knowledge of provincial standards, building code requirements, load ratings and/or metal fabrication practices
•A Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Project Management
Compensation & Benefits
•Extended health benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability
•$230 annual work boot allowance upon completion of 3-month probationary period.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Experience:
•misc. metal estimating: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person