Lead Estimator, North America

Houston, TX, USA Req #899

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Lead Estimator, North America

Overview:

CAM Industrial Solutions, a leader in industrial services and one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in Canada and the United States, is seeking a high-impact Director, Business Development to join our dynamic team. At CAM, we believe "good" is never good enough. We aim for excellence in everything we do, and we're looking for individuals who share that same drive, take pride in their work, and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

If you are passionate about continuous improvement, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and become part of our forward-thinking organization.

Visit us at https: //www.camindustrialsolutions.com/ .

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading all estimating efforts for CAM's Operations supporting both Canadian and US pursuits, maintenance, small capital, turnaround, and specialty services.

Core Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with site and region office teams to develop cost data for proposals and pursuits
• Analyze project plans and specifications to prepare accurate and timely cost estimates
• Performs routine quantity estimates using parameters for all commodities within discipline or other specialty from engineering and construction information.
• Performs material takeoffs (MTOs) from engineered drawings
• Develops and applies unit rates (cost and man-hour) to quantity factored estimates within a discipline or specialty as directed by others.
• Assembles and compiles estimate data and prepares specific budget categories in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
• Performs assigned tasks related to establishing and/or implementing cost standards for recording, reporting and analyzing performance data.
• Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications.
• Assists in developing specific code of accounts as directed.
• Assists in investigating requirements for estimating and/or cost control.
• Collects and classifies cost engineering data as directed.
• Performs routine data analysis and development as directed.
• Ensure impacts of changes are incorporated into budgets and forecasts as applicable.
• Develops and administers estimating goals, initiatives, budgets, schedules and performance standards
• Establishes and administers a centralized functional estimating department
• Influences the development of objectives and long-range goals of the organization
• Frequent contacts with equivalent level managers concerning projects, operational decisions or scheduling requirement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Manager or relevant/ equivalent field experience
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry
• Has prepared capital cost estimates in the $10k to $50mm for industrial facilities including but not limited to Petrochemical Plants, Gas Plants, Upgraders, Refineries, pulp and paper mills.
• Must be an excellent communicator with negotiation abilities; able to present and defend estimates to customer representatives or corporate executives
• Preferred, familiarity with Blue Beam or other estimating software.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with cost control methods and project management principles

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAM Industrial Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and we thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all decisions related to hiring, training, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any legally protected characteristic or class .

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