Estimateur(trice) chargé

About the role

You will own the full lifecycle of bid opportunities that originate from public and institutional clients in the health, education, and commercial sectors. You will interpret project requirements, translate technical constraints into accurate cost models, and ensure proposals meet strict regulatory and quality standards. Your work will directly influence the company's ability to secure contracts and maintain profitable margins on specialized stainless steel and enameled equipment. You will act as the primary financial and technical liaison between the sales team, production floor, and external partners. This role demands a high level of precision, ownership, and proactive communication to prevent scope gaps and costly errors. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing urgent requests with strategic long-term opportunities. Ultimately, your analysis will determine whether projects move forward from concept to execution.

Key facts

What you'll do

Investigate and respond to Requests for Proposals found on SEAO and Module C platforms, ensuring all mandatory documentation is addressed.

Analyze architectural and engineering drawings to identify design conflicts and material requirements before quantification begins.

Perform detailed take-offs to calculate the exact linear meters, surface areas, and component counts required for each project.

Source current pricing from a network of approved suppliers, validating lead times and availability for custom stainless steel components.

Prepare comprehensive and structured proposals that align with the client's specifications and the company's commercial policies.

Negotiate commercial terms with clients and suppliers, balancing competitiveness with the protection of gross margins.

Deliver high-level customer service by answering technical inquiries and clarifying proposal details for stakeholders.

Open purchase orders and compile complete technical dossiers that guide the production team through fabrication.

Explain technical documents to developers and field personnel to ensure a shared understanding of project deliverables.

Verify dimensional and regulatory compliance on shop drawings both before and after internal approval stages.

Coordinate closely with developers, general contractors, and architects to manage scope changes and resolve scheduling conflicts.

Track and action all project variations, ensuring that changes are documented, approved, and costed appropriately.

Schedule and follow up on the procurement of raw materials, monitoring delivery dates to support production planning.

Plan and confirm measurement and installation activities on-site, coordinating with third-party contractors as needed.

Monitor the status of all projects in real time, using internal tools to flag risks and escalate issues to management.

Prepare final project documentation, including as-built drawings, completion reports, and warranty submissions.

Manage non-conformance issues and work with engineering to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Renegotiate key agreements with vendors and clients to improve terms based on historical performance and market conditions.

Requirements

You must possess a strong understanding of how public procurement platforms like SEAO and Module C operate in practice.

You must be able to read and interpret complex technical drawings, schematics, and installation plans with minimal supervision.

You must have solid computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook in a Windows environment.

You must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to interact confidently with clients and partners.

You must show proven ability in problem-solving and decision-making, often with incomplete information and tight timelines.

You must have a strong sense of organization and planning to manage concurrent tasks and meet strict deadlines.

You must be comfortable working under pressure and maintaining accuracy during high-volume periods.

You must be highly autonomous, taking initiative to seek solutions and drive projects forward without constant direction.

Nice to have

An interest in technical drawing and sketching to facilitate communication with the design team.

Familiarity with the SolidWorks 2016 software suite to review and validate 3D models.

Practical notes

This is a full-time permanent position based in the Centre-Du-Québec region.

Travel between client sites and the main facility may be required occasionally.

No specific visa or security clearance is mentioned in the current posting.

There are no explicit deadlines for application submission listed in the source document.