About the role

Estimator/Project Manager for Zelus Material Handling collaborating with clients and suppliers on project management. Reviewing contracts, preparing cost reports, and ensuring compliance in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

Reviewing contracts & Purchase Orders, and confirming they align with Zelus Material Handling Inc.’s quoted scope of work and payment terms
Processing of new orders for presentation to Supply Chain, Engineering/Design, Production & Installation
Develop and communicate project’s plans with cross-functional teams
Liaising with clients, suppliers and other Zelus departments
Communicate with customer to ensure that project’s contract documents, equipment approvals, scheduling of installation and commissioning of equipment is in place
Administrative Support, preparation of manuals, documents & forms
Analyze shop drawings as built and other contract required documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Preparing projects’ cost reports & managing projects’ budgets
Make every effort to maintain project profitability, capturing changes to the scope of work with the customer and warranty charge backs with suppliers
Accurate, competitive and profitable estimation of customers’ new equipment opportunities
Utilization of Quoting & CRM software for thorough recording of estimates and customer information
Reviewing tender documents and specifications
Follow up on any outstanding estimates
Support the sales team by turning around the Requests for Quotation in a timely manner
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation (OHSA), promote safe working practices including safe equipment operation, hazard reporting, and awareness of rights
Perform other duties as assigned

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technologist/equivalent diploma
Minimum two years’ experience in material handling or electromechanical systems would be considered an asset
Experience in construction project management or a manufacturing background is considered an asset
Knowledge or experience with PMBOK standards & best practices would be an asset
Previous experience in modernization projects is key
Excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively support multiple projects to completion; meeting deadlines and budgets.
Must be organized, detail-oriented and a self-starter; able to work with limited supervision
Strong interpersonal, risk management skills, works well under pressure and deals with conflict effectively
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff and on your own
Strong computer skills; MS Office
Experience with AutoCAD & SolidWorks is an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to exercise good judgment in resolving customer service issues
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with shop floor tools and processes is a must