Fabrication Estimator

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Fabrication Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, drafting experience, estimating/costing, and excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers and team members. This role also involves preparing estimates, a skill that can be easily learned with a drafting background.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and scope of work to prepare accurate project cost estimates for industrial and fabrication projects.


• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements accurately.


• Utilize AutoCAD and other relevant software to analyze and extract necessary information from technical drawings.


• Prepare comprehensive material, labor, and equipment cost breakdowns, factoring in fabrication methods, time frames, and project complexity.


• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain material pricing and ensure up-to-date pricing databases.


• Participate in project planning meetings, providing insights into estimation accuracy and potential challenges.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.


• Ability to understand the whole scope.


• Background in steel fabrication. Mining industry is a plus.


• Ability to coordinate with different stakeholders.


• Proven experience in project estimation within the industrial fabrication sector.


• Experience in mining industry estimation is a plus.


• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, materials, and industry standards.


• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.


• Willing to take a simple test job.


• Good work ethics or a positive attitude toward work.


• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.


• Relevant training certifications related to fabrication or estimating.


• Proven track record with a portfolio of completed projects.