Senior Cost Estimator, Project & Construction Management

Requisition ID:  30467 
Do you want to work at one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers? We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of.
At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products – from cans to cars.
We are at the forefront of the steel industry with a plan to change the way we make steel to significantly reduce GHG emissions in the short term, while reaching net zero before 2050. Ours will be the first integrated steelmaking site in the world to make this transformation and it will happen by 2028. Our global company is leading the world with significant decarbonization projects in North America and Europe and our site is key to this plan.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer with more than 4,500 employees, shipping 4.5 million net tons of high quality flat carbon steel annually. Our iconic tagline "Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People." is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.
 
ArcelorMittal Dofasco – Engineering Department
Senior Cost Estimator
Project & Construction Management
(Permanent Position)
Who Are We:
ArcelorMittal employs approximately 168,000 employees in 60 countries. ArcelorMittal Dofasco (AMD) is Hamilton's largest private-sector employer, with nearly 5,000 employees. We are a fully integrated steel producer with operating facilities that include coke plants, blast furnaces, oxygen steelmaking, EAF steelmaking, slab casting, hot rolling, pickling, cold rolling, tin plating, and galvanizing. Additionally, we operate support processes, including boilers, compressors, utility distribution, wastewater treatment, material handling and product shipping. ArcelorMittal Dofasco Hamilton, Ontario, is a leading steel producer, serving customers throughout North America with high-quality flat-rolled steel products. We produce over 100 grades and approximately 4.5 million tons of steel yearly. Our product lines include hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized, and tinplate flat rolled steels. We mainly sell our steel products to the automotive, construction, packaging, pipe and tube, manufacturing, and appliance industries.
Position Description:
With no direct reports, the Senior Cost Estimator will report to the Manager of Project Control and PMO. The Senior Cost Estimator will work in a team of highly talented and professional project control groups to support our Capex Portfolio for the cost estimation and budgeting of the projects. The incumbent will develop, analyze, and coordinate estimate plans for projects of different sizes and complexity in coordination with internal and external stakeholders and present them at various management levels to justify the cost.
Overall Responsibility:
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-The successful candidate will leverage their experience and knowledge to gain awareness of the current marketplace and trends to gain cost advantages and develop effective bid strategies.
-Establish and maintain positive relationships with the project teams and continuously improve development, and mentor others for cost estimation, cost negotiation, issuance of purchase orders, monitoring progress, and schedule alignment.
-Develop risk management strategies with the department managers to improve budget estimates for all projects in the fiscal year portfolio and 5-year capex plan.
Accountabilities:
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-Collaborate with project teams and manufacturing staff to analyze all cost elements, general conditions, construction methodology and schedules during the Tender/Pre-Construction process.
-In cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, prepare detailed project cost estimates using a scope, schedule, design, drawings, specifications, labor market conditions and other factors influencing the cost.
-Prepare complete quantity take-offs from tender drawings; issue tender packages, review quotes and make recommendations for award.
-Inquire from vendors and clients for alternate approved materials, search, analyze, and communicate options for the most cost-effective suppliers and construction methods.
-Attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work, review design options and recommend best solutions to Project Managers.
-Participate in lessons-learned meetings with the Project Manager to determine areas for improvement and implementation in future projects.
-Acts as a project control lead on multiple projects as and when required to support the Capex Portfolio.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
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-A minimum of 10 years of direct experience as a Cost Estimator on projects ranging from $2.0M to $20.0M in the general construction or heavy industry, or steel industry.
-Post-secondary diploma or degree in engineering/technical discipline. Or B.A., Or B.SC.
-Cost estimator certification, PMP certification, SAP experience, or MBA from a recognized body will be considered an asset. 
-Strong Knowledge of cost estimation software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and M.S. Office suite.
-Ability to understand, interpret, and navigate through technical design, tender drawings, and specifications.
-Familiarity with drawing reviews, contract administration, document management, scheduling software, and change order procedures.
-Knowledge of fundamental principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
-An individual contributor and good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Work Environment: 
-Office environment with frequent plant work.
-Occasional travel.
 
Hours of Work:
-Normal hours of work are daytime, Monday to Friday, with occasional extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads and special project commitments.
-Flexibility to determine workday start and end times, to fit personal needs.
 
Total Rewards at ArcelorMittal Dofasco
-We provide employees with a market competitive total compensation package. Our promise is to provide superior pay for superior performance, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness, pension, vacation and related programs.
-Competitive hourly rates and shift premium
-On your first day you will immediately be eligible for:
 
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-Bonus paid quarterly based on Company performance on key goals. Your bonus target will be 15% of base salary earnings.
-Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan. No employee contribution required. With employer contributions between 5 and 10%.
-Competitive vacation allowances
-Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.
-For health and dental claims you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays.
-Life insurance premiums are shared with the company.
 
After two years of permanent company service you will participate in our Profit Sharing, where all permanent employees share equally in allocation of profits.
 
Other immediate benefits include:
-Competitive vacation entitlements
-PPE and workwear provided at no cost (if required)     
-Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
-Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family
 
We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted.  
ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates and we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.