Chief Estimator

Overview

Lead estimating for large infrastructure projects, manage teams, prepare bids.

Key Responsibilities

• regulatory review
• data integration
• scope review
• project handoff
• bid management
• quantity takeoff

Tasks

-Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantages business requirements and minority participation agreements. -Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and person-hour figures. -Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. -Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team. -Organizes and supervises estimating teams to prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of project to bid. -Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.

Requirements

• heavybid
• b2w
• bachelor's
• 15+ years
• leadership
• communication

What You Bring

-Expert knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid or B2W Estimating Software -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required. -Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods. -Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large or complex projects. -Strong communication and technical writing skills. -Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software. -Construction, design, finance and management experience required. -Expert knowledge of best practices to control and reduce pursuit costs, quantities and risk. -Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships. -Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project. -15+ year experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.

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Benefits

-Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program -Tuition Reimbursement Program -Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP -Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical -Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program

About Flatirondragados

-With a legacy of engineering excellence, FlatironDragados is known for its pioneering role in complex infrastructure projects. -The company specializes in transforming challenging concepts into tangible results, handling everything from planning to execution. -FlatironDragados has contributed to high-profile projects in transportation, utilities, and civil infrastructure across North America and beyond. -A unique strength lies in their ability to deliver large-scale, technically demanding projects while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. -Their portfolio showcases an array of diverse undertakings, from bridges and highways to marine and water projects. -FlatironDragados' integrated capabilities allow them to manage entire project lifecycles—from initial design through to construction and beyond. -With a history rooted in pioneering civil engineering, the company is proud of its reputation for executing some of the region's most iconic and innovative infrastructure projects.

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