Cost Estimator - Hybrid

Summary of the role 

The open position is for a Cost Estimator in the large hydro and service and rehabilitation proposal team. This team is responsible to prepare technical and commercial proposals for large and complex turnkey hydro projects generally in response to a client Request for Proposals. The Estimator is a key role within this team and has the overall responsibility to provide a complete and comprehensive cost estimate for the supply. 

The Estimator is expected to work closely with the System Engineers and Proposal Manager to ensure the overall estimate is accurate and complete. The individual duties shall include the following items:

•    Responsible for providing complete product cost estimate for hydro turbines, hydro generators and related auxiliaries (material & labour). The cost estimates can cover new material and/or the refurbishment of existing material;
•    Work with System Engineers and other members of the proposal team to validate scope and assumptions made inclusive of overall product supply strategy to be followed;
•    Identify risks associated with the supply plan selected for a proposal;
•    Prepare and issue RFQs for several components (internal and external suppliers);
•    Negotiate supplier lead times and pricing to ensure a winning proposal; 
•    Analyze drawings, sketches, specifications and other documentation needed to prepare cost estimate; 
•    Research past projects costs and apply them to new proposals;
•    Analyze actual costs and compare to estimates. Analyze and correct, when needed, tools used in estimate;
•    Work with the proposal team to properly document cost estimate for each proposal.

Why do you fit the profile?
Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team. 

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

•    Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (new grads will be considered);
•    One (1) to four (4) years’ experience in product cost estimating of heavy machinery (or equivalent);
•    Knowledge of commercial aspects of procurement;
•    Proficiency in computer tools/software used for estimating;
•    Effective communication skills  (oral  & written) in a multi-stakeholder environment;
•    Fluency in French & English languages;
•    Excellent organizational and time management skills; 
•    Manufacturing knowledge an asset;
•    Hydro product knowledge an asset.
 

What do we offer
•    Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
•    Pension plan;
•    Hybrid work mode;
•    Profit sharing program;
•    Employee assistance program;
•    Employee individualized training and career plan. 

Did you know?
Andritz Hydro is:

• Over 170 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 471,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 32,000 turbine units delivered
• Over 125 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 7000 employees worldwide including 310 in Quebec
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 10 test beds worldwide