Estimator

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join LNS and thrive as an Estimator with endless opportunities for growth!

LNS Services is an industrial construction and maintenance contractor that provides project management, engineering, and construction services to heavy industrial facilities and processing plants throughout British Columbia. LNS has successfully completed a wide range of engineering and construction projects in the materials handling, forestry, manufacturing and aggregates sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service by putting the customer first, communicating effectively and making LNS Services a pleasure to work with
• Promote the LNS brand and develop relationships with clients and other contractors to develop future project opportunities. Always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, skill and motivation.
• Meet with our clients and their engineers to fully understand the objective of each project and which project goals matter most.
• Develop high level work plans with the support of our experienced team to meet or exceed the clients's schedule, cost and quality goals, while maintaining our competitive advantage to win bids. Possess the technical knowledge and experience to develop excellent 'win solutions' for the installation, modification and maintenance of heavy industrial machinery and related structural steel work.
• Possess the technical knowledge and experience to develop excellent 'win solutions' for the installation, modification and maintenance of heavy industrial machinery and related structural steel work
• Review bid documents, engineered design packages, specifications and associated terms and conditions to fully understand the specified scope of work, evaluate project risks and determine if LNS is the right fit for the project.
• Attend on-site meetings to review site conditions and understand the scope of work, quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Develop innovative project 'win solutions' and evaluate internal and external resource and material requirements to complete the work competitively.
• Identify, tender, and evaluate outside services and material packages as required to obtain technical input and costing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Use our estimating spreadsheets to develop a complete work breakdown structure and produce a detailed estimate of all labour hours, outside services, materials and equipment costs.
• Prepare written proposals to document the project's scope of work, bidding assumptions and commercial aspects - to allow our project managers to manage risk and scope creep after the project is awarded.
• Lead a bid review with internal stakeholders prior to submitting your proposals to the client.
• Work directly with the client and their Engineers as required to support of the proposal up to award of contract.
• Lead a kick off meeting for our engineers and project managers after award of contract to walk them through the scope of work, proposal and associated cost estimates.
• Evaluate completed project costs to obtain feedback on your estimates, to refine future bids and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Mechanical or Structural Engineering diploma or degree, or Red Seal Millwright combined with extensive progressive experience in a similar role.
• 5+ years' minimum experience with industrial project estimating and contract negotiations for small to large industrial installation projects.
• 3+ years' minimum experience managing most aspects of industrial installation and maintenance projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, combined with outstanding time management, analytical, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Work, MS project and AutoCad is required.

Compensation:

The role is a permanent, full-time position with a typical starting salary of $100,000 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate's competencies, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and experience. NorLand offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, extended health and dental plans with premiums full paid by the company, as well as paid time off and RRSP matching. We are committed to your professional development with ample opportunities for growth, skill enhancement, and career advancement.

Here's why you will want to be part of our team:

We are a value-driven organization. Our values define how we work together, and how we partner with our clients. We invite you to learn more about our values here.

We are All Leaders

We Do What We Say

We are Open and Transparent

We Win Together

Enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes not only a base salary but also comprehensive benefits, and other perks.

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team culture where ideas are valued, and teamwork is encouraged, fostering an environment of mutual respect and shared success.

About Us:

NorLand Limited consists of specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. Our businesses have made Anything. Possible. for over 70 years! We are a trusted leader in integrated construction - connecting and enriching communities through our innovative approach. Our mission is to build lasting partnerships through unparalleled execution and leveraging our self-perform expertise. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where your skills will thrive, and your contributions will make a real difference in our community-focused projects.

Ready to make a difference? Join us as we shape the future of construction with integrity, excellence, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact! You can visit our website to learn more about us.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.