Estimator/Bid Proposals

Foremost•Lloydminster, AB

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Foremost has an immediate opening for a full-time Estimator/Bid Proposals position reporting to our Estimating Manager located in Lloydminster, Alberta. In this position, you will learn about what we build and how we build them. Working closely with our Outside Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication teams, you will be designing and proposing oil and gas processing equipment. The packages are presented as quotations that must be both economically and technically viable.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Engineering or Engineering Technology
Minimum 5 years experience in a project management or estimating role.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Willingness to learn.
Detail oriented
Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management or estimating role is an asset
Field experience is a definite asset
Previous leadership skills/role

Responsibilities

Ensure proposals are accurately developed and submitted on time, every time
Interpret requirements of bids and projects to design systems to meet requirements
Identify critical issues that may impact delivery and cost sensitive areas
Collaborating with engineering, drafting, manufacturing, projects, sales, and purchasing during bid preparation and project execution
Develop techniques to streamline and standardize the design process; solicit input from others; train others when required; provide on-going information and support
Review and scope development for new RFQ’s
Specify design and commercial exceptions/clarifications for proposals
Establish buyout requirements, and obtain quotations from sub vendors
Generate Instrument & Valve Lists and work with Drafting to create proposal level P&ID’s
Determine material and fabrication requirements based on scope, layout, specification review and schedule
Develop cost summaries and exception lists