Role Summary:We are seeking a
Structural Steel Estimator to join our team at our Calgary facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate structural steel estimates and quantity take-offs, supporting proposal development, and coordinating with internal teams, clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and project partners throughout the estimating and bidding process.
Key Responsibilities:- Prepare structural steel estimates and detailed quantity take-offs from client and internal designs.
- Review client-provided drawings, specifications, and bid documents to ensure all requirements are incorporated into estimates.
- Review RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for proposal requirements, scope, specifications, and documentation guidelines.
- Prepare quotation letters and supporting proposal documentation.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments including project management, purchasing, engineering, drafting, and manufacturing.
- Develop labour-hour estimates for detailing, fabrication, painting/coating, galvanizing, shipping, and field erection activities.
- Solicit and evaluate quotations from suppliers, erectors, painters, galvanizers, freight providers, and specialty subcontractors.
- Evaluate bid documents, contract terms, specifications, scope gaps, exclusions, and commercial risks.
- Prepare bid summaries, cost analyses, value-engineering proposals, and management review packages.
- Amend estimates and manage changes throughout the project lifecycle in coordination with the Project Manager and client.
- Attend virtual and in-person client meetings as required.
- Analyze historical project costs and market trends to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness.
- Ensure estimating-related correspondence, documentation, and procedures are completed in accordance with established guidelines.
- Comply with PTW's health and safety standards and applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Qualifications / Requirements:- Minimum of 5 years of structural steel estimating experience in Canada, preferably involving fabrication and erection projects across commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors.
- Proven experience estimating projects in accordance with Canadian design standards, including CSA S16, CSA G40.21, CISC standards, National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), and applicable provincial codes.
- Strong knowledge of the Canadian structural steel market, including material pricing, fabrication costs, erection methods, transportation, coatings, and subcontractor pricing.
- Experience preparing detailed quantity take-offs directly from structural and architectural drawings.
- Demonstrated ability to develop labour-hour estimates for detailing, fabrication, painting/coating, galvanizing, shipping, and field erection activities.
- Experience evaluating bid documents, contract terms, specifications, scope gaps, exclusions, and commercial risks.
- Strong understanding of CCDC contracts, construction procurement processes, and tendering practices commonly used in Canada.
- Experience soliciting, reviewing, and evaluating quotations from suppliers, erectors, painters, galvanizers, freight providers, and specialty subcontractors.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive bid summaries, cost analyses, value-engineering proposals, and management review packages.
- Strong knowledge of steel connection types, fabrication processes, weld procedures, bolt requirements, and erection sequencing.
- Experience with industrial projects in sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, power generation, agriculture, manufacturing, or commercial construction is considered an asset.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems integrated with estimating and project management functions.
- Ability to analyze historical project costs and market trends to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness.
- Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, cost databases, and bid analysis tools.
- Proven track record of successfully estimating and securing structural steel fabrication and erection projects valued from $100K to $5M+.
- Experience with estimating and take-off software such as Tekla EPM (FabTrol), FabSuite, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Tekla Structures, SDS/2, or equivalent platforms is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive extended health benefits after 3 months, including dental and vision coverage, physiotherapy, massage therapy, mental health support, and more.
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program, offering up to $1,000 per successful referral.
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Mo Hariri 
