Estimator Bid Proposal - Foremost Lloydminster

Foremost has an immediate opening for a full-time Estimator/Bid Proposals we are adding to our Estimating team 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.

Key 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

• Collaborate 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

Qualifications:

§   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

• Experience in a project management or estimating role is an asset

• Field experience is a definite asset

§   Willingness to learn

§   Detail oriented

§   Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills

§   Previous leadership skills/role

Interested applicants can send resumes to: kim.bogart@foremost.ca

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse industrial manufacturer. We specialize in equipment for oil & gas, mining, construction and water well markets and have grown to be one of the largest vacuum truck manufacturers in Canada. In early 2019, Foremost acquired the operating assets of Steel Craft Inc. and JTL Industries, leading to the addition of ULC Fuel Tanks and Agriculture Grain Bins to Foremost’s product line. With multiple locations in Alberta, a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 400 employees and a unique depth of expertise Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more useful and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit www.foremost.ca/about.