Northern Strands Group of Companies provide an all-inclusive solution for construction, mining, engineering, equipment, and supply requirements with top-notch craftsmanship, cutting-edge innovation, and dedication to health, safety, environment, and community. We are proudly Canadian, and globally capable.
Our diverse Group of Companies consists of Northern Strands, Fortis Mining, Engineering, & Manufacturing, and Certified Sales & Rentals comprising 14 divisions ranging from rigging/lifting products, fall protection, suspended access, agri-business field services and safety training to mining site services, fabrication, rentals, repairs, testing and recertification. This diversity provides for an exciting environment with the opportunity to work with our employees and managers in every division.
Fortis Mining, Engineering, & Manufacturing is growing, and we’re on the lookout for a passionate, detail-driven Estimator, whose primary responsibilities are collecting and compiling requests for quotes from external and internal customers, and works closely with the Senior Estimator and other various company divisions. This position reviews the details, scope, drawings, quality demands, and timelines of the customer’s requirements. Fortis is a proud Saskatchewan-based company known for our innovation, integrity, and deep ties to the communities we serve.

• Preparing estimates for the manufacture of parts, components and assemblies including material, labour, QAQC and submit documentation
• Review and clearly understand customer scope, specifications, and required quality standards
• Gather material estimates from sub vendors
• Gather quotes/pricing from external service providers (i.e. steel supply, metal cutting, non-destructive testing, and paint shops)
• Effectively estimate labour required for manufacturing, including fitting and welding operations, machining, and mechanical assembly for custom fabrications as well as low volume production runs
• Develop and maintain estimating standards for various areas of production
• Work with engineering and customers to develop mechanical designs & solutions to properly estimate the component; finalize and submit quotations to customers
• Translate customer requirements into technical proposals
• Develop manufacturing process steps in conjunction with supervisors and coordinator; estimate labour run times to support that process
• Perform detailed time studies to prove out accurate estimating tables, as required
• Compile quotations using supplied material costing and pricing from vendors
• Participate in establishing selling prices and policies to support the department business plan
• Work with the manufacturing team to develop the most cost-effective product in the industry
• Maintain an active review of competitors to insure competitive marketing practices
• Maintain supporting relationships with internal and external teams (seek and engage)
• Produce contract sheets based on estimate and actual vendor prices
• Advise on methods and processes used in the pre-production meetings
• Search out vendors and subcontractors required to support business needs
• Work with Engineering as required, particularly on projects requiring more intricate calculations
• Identify risks associated with projects
• Maintain and update quoting standards
• Compare estimates with actuals after completion of projects/orders