Morskate Manufacturing is a family-run structural steel manufacturer located in Ponoka, Alberta. Specializing in structural, agricultural and custom orders, we take pride in the ability to be adaptable and flexible when designing and building orders to meet the customers exact requirements.
Position Summary
Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity that comes with amazing opportunities for success and growth for your future? Morskate Manufacturing is actively recruiting a motivated Structural Steel Estimator to join our dynamic team of professionals.
Reporting to the Director & Operations Manager, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for structural steel projects by analyzing drawings, specifications, and other documentation. This role involves calculating material, labor, and time requirements, managing cost databases, and supporting project planning and budgeting. If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of steel fabrication and construction processes, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
•Maintain excellent attendance record
•Estimate and manage projects in compliance with company objectives
•Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, Identify labour, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications and related documents
•Compute costs by analyzing labour, material and time requirements
•Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
•Present prepared estimate(s) by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
•Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends
•Maintain cost database by entering and backing-up data
•Identify and assist in the facilitation of continual improvement processes in support of company goals
Requirements/Qualifications
•Previous estimating experience an asset
•Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills with attention to detail
•Must have strong time management and organizational skills
•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
•Able to work independently or as part of a team
•Ability to speak, read, write and understand English clearly
Health & Safety Responsibilities
•Active participation in company safety program
•Follow safety protocol including wearing of required PPE and understanding and application of safety policies, procedures and practices
What Morskate Manufacturing Offers
•Permanent, year-round employment
•Overtime after 8 hours a day / 44 hours a week
•Benefits after 3 months of employment
•4% vacation pay plus statutory holiday pay
•Guaranteed every Sunday off
We offer competitive starting wages beginning at $20.00-$23.00/hr with final rates determined by your experience, skill level, and how well you align with the role. We appreciate dedication and commitment, and we conduct thorough performance reviews after three months and annually to acknowledge outstanding work and support employee growth.
All duties and responsibilities may be expanded upon and are subject to change.
We would like to thank all of those that apply, however only short-listed candidates selected will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
Schedule:
Work Location: In person