Company Overview
Progressive Rubber Industries Inc. (PRI) has been a leader in manufacturing abrasion and corrosion-resistant components since 1997. Based in Canada, our company is dedicated to strengthening the local economy through innovative solutions for the mining industry and OEMs, emphasizing quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction.
Summary
The Opportunity
PRI is seeking an Estimator for Steel Fabrication & Rubber Lining to support our growing fabrication workload. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and executable cost and schedule estimates that align with shop capacity, technical requirements, and project risk. The Estimator works closely with project management, operations, engineering, and vendors to develop competitive, well-defined estimates and bids that set jobs up for success from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Project Analysis
- Review RFQs, drawings, specifications, and client documentation to understand project scope
- Perform material take-offs, quantity surveys, and labor estimates
- Identify scope gaps, risks, assumptions, and constraints during the estimating phase
Costing & Pricing
- Develop detailed estimates for material, labor, subcontracted services, and overhead
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing
- Prepare clear, professional quotations and bid packages
Schedule & Resource Input
- Develop high-level fabrication durations and sequencing assumptions
- Identify long-lead items and capacity constraints
- Support internal planning and bid feasibility assessments
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with Project Managers, shop supervisors, and engineering
- Validate production assumptions with operations personnel
- Clarify scope, pricing, and assumptions internally and, when required, with clients
Documentation & Improvement
- Maintain organized estimating files and historical cost data
- Track estimate accuracy to support continuous improvement
- Contribute to the ongoing development of estimating tools and processes
Qualifications
Required
- 2–4 years experience in estimating, project costing, or a related role
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and technical specifications
- Strong proficiency with Excel and estimating tools
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Preferred
- Experience in steel fabrication and/or welding environments
- Familiarity with shop workflows, materials, and fabrication processes
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing Canadian manufacturer
- Hands-on exposure to complex, real-world fabrication projects
- Collaborative work environment with direct access to operations and leadership
- Opportunities to grow alongside expanding fabrication and project teams
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
