Senior Estimator

Description

• Communicate estimate specifics to operations and all key support departments (supply chain, finance, HR, IT) upon contract execution.
• Provide guidance on services, procedures and methods for the timely and accurate response to client, project management, departmental and company requirements.
• Develop various types of estimates for proposals including establishing the estimating scope of work, preparing of the estimate methodology and basis of estimate as well as producing the overall estimate schedule identifying all deliverables and interfaces with other disciplines.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support bid development (incl. constructability/budget development).
• Manage the development of estimations within the respective functional disciplines.
• Oversee the maintenance of files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current information on prices from suppliers.
• Oversee and participate in the development of various types of estimates from conceptual estimates for proposals and early conceptual studies, to detailed estimates for on going projects.
• Participate in bid reviews.
• Develop proposals and successful bid strategies.
• Oversee the preparation of estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and presentations as requested, including site visit meetings.
• Review tender documents to determine scope of work.
• Review and analyze job actual costing vs. bid and appropriately modify estimate library for future bids.

Requirements

• Safety focused - An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst employees and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!
• Significant knowledge of all project management functions, contract administration, procurement, material control, economics, accounting, labour laws, contract and legal matters.
• Urine Drug Test
• Engineering Degree, Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent experience relating to and/or civil construction and/or project management.
• Capacity to determine appropriate details for resources, productions, execution plans, scheduling, etc. with minimal input from Operations personnel.
• Proven ability in using estimating software.
• Breath Alcohol Test
• Knowledge and experience with estimating software such as InEight, HeavyBid or Bid2Win is an asset.
• Minimum of five years’ experience relating to project estimating.
• Capacity to determine program objectives and requirements and to develop standards and guides for diverse technical or administrative activities.
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Heavy Civil Earthworks, Mining, Industrial Construction and/or Undergrounds experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding or scheduling principles and P6 is an asset.

Benefits

• Market aligned salary & bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
• GRRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Market Aligned Compensation - NACG provides compensation packages that are aligned with current market information for all employees.
• Half Day Friday’s!
• Long Term Contracts - With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2025, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• GRRSP Matching - As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
• Attractive Benefits Package - With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance