Posted 4 months ago
Estimator/Bid Proposals
@ Foremost
Lloydminster, Alberta
Overview
Foremost is hiring a full-time Estimator/Bid Proposals specialist in Lloydminster, Alberta, reporting to the Estimating Manager. The role designs and proposes oil and gas processing equipment, preparing technically and economically viable quotations with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Fabrication. Benefits include paid vacation, health and dental coverage, and a company-matched RRSP or pension.
Responsibilities:
- Develop accurate, on-time bid proposals and quotations
- Interpret bid requirements to design processing systems
- Collaborate with engineering, drafting, sales and purchasing
- Establish buyout requirements and obtain sub-vendor quotations
- Generate instrument and valve lists and proposal P&IDs
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in engineering or engineering technology
- Minimum 5 years in project management or estimating
- Excellent written, oral and organizational communication skills
- Field experience is a definite asset
- Detail oriented and willing to learn
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Paid training |
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Foremost
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Full company description
Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been associated with our remarkable line of off-road tracked and wheeled vehicles and our Foremost vehicles are in operation around the globe, moving equipment, supplies, and people across some of the most difficult terrain imaginable. However, through strategic acquisitions and growth, Foremost is now one of the largest, most geographically diverse industrial manufacturers in Western Canada. Our mobile equipment product lines include: Code & Non-Code Hydrovac Trucks, Dual Rotary Drills, Tracked & Wheeled Off Highway Vehicles, Mining Equipment & Tooling and Oilfield Drilling Equipment.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,993
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 333
- Reported office locations
- 1225 64 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8P9, CA
- 6614 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 2W8, CA
- 630 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, CA
- 9816 100 Ave, Hythe, Alberta T0H, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Brand Marketing
- Oil and Gas
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Foremost
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
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Foremost has an immediate opening for a full-time Estimator/Bid Proposals position reporting to our Estimating Manager located in Lloydminster, Alberta. In this position, you will learn about what we build and how we build them. Working closely with our Outside Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication teams, you will be designing and proposing oil and gas processing equipment. The packages are presented as quotations that must be both economically and technically viable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure proposals are accurately developed and submitted on time, every time
- Interpret requirements of bids and projects to design systems to meet requirements
- Identify critical issues that may impact delivery and cost sensitive areas
- Collaborating with engineering, drafting, manufacturing, projects, sales, and purchasing during bid preparation and project execution
- Develop techniques to streamline and standardize the design process; solicit input from others; train others when required; provide on-going information and support
- Review and scope development for new RFQ’s
- Specify design and commercial exceptions/clarifications for proposals
- Establish buyout requirements, and obtain quotations from sub vendors
- Generate Instrument & Valve Lists and work with Drafting to create proposal level P&ID’s
- Determine material and fabrication requirements based on scope, layout, specification review and schedule
- Develop cost summaries and exception lists
Qualifications :
- A degree or diploma in Engineering or Engineering Technology
- Minimum 5 years experience in a project management or estimating role.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
- Experience in project management or estimating role is an asset
- Field experience is a definite asset
- Willingness to learn.
- Detail oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
- Previous leadership skills/role
What we Offer
- Competitive Compensation.
- In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
- Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation.
- Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
- Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
- Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
- Collaborative Team Environment.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.
About Foremost
Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit .
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