Senior Estimator

Description

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will prepare detailed cost estimates using estimating software of the full project scope including labour, equipment, raw materials, purchased equipment and subcontractors. Tender closings are to meet all submission deadlines.

• Prepare initial tender schedule for handoff to field staff.
• Prepares bid bond and insurance request forms
• Mentorship of junior employees.
• Maintain files and correspondence on active tenders.
• Perform and/or direct quantity take-offs from tender drawings.
• Close tenders—including tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews and analysis.
• Assist in maintenance of estimating department policies, procedures and standards.
• Monitor active projects and provide job cost evaluation to management.
• Accountable for accuracy of tender submissions.
• Communicate with field staff and Clients.
• Present all aspects of the project scope, staging, timing, constraints, risks, and potential cost saving opportunities and alternatives to internal staff
• Accurately interpret and comprehend tender drawings and specifications for all projects up to $1 Billion.
• Provide technical support to field staff.
• Customer follow-up on submitted tenders/proposals.
• Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs—labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs—for quotation submission.

Requirements

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in the construction industry, with 7+ years’ experience in estimating.
• Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works.
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
• Versatile and resourceful problem solver.
• Analytical mindset.
• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to successfully and independently lead a Design-Build project through the tender stage, including involvement in team meetings
• Ability to chair meetings and set project goals
• Experience using a commercial bidding platform (In Eight Estimate preferable)
• University Degree – Civil Engineering or College Graduate – Civil Technology preferred.
• Computer proficiency – proficiency in an estimating package is a must, and Word and Excel would be an asset.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Thorough understanding OPSS and CDED.
• Direct experience in Design-Build estimates and team processes.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance