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Estimator
Ellisdon
A leading construction and building services firm specializing in innovative solutions.
Prepare and manage construction bid estimates and support the bid process
7d ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sustainable Building Solutions
Facilities Services
Energy & Digital Services
Transit Services
Infrastructure Development
Financial Advisory
Asset Management
Construction Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Commercial Office
Culture & Recreation
Education (Institutional)
Forming
Healthcare & Research
Hospitality
Judicial & Correctional
Role
What you would be doing
bid management
cost estimating
quote coordination
database maintenance
value engineering
design change
Support a team through the completion of a bid process for building projects.
Focus on building relationships with subcontractors and owners for future opportunities.
Distribute subcontractor quotes to personnel, flagging areas of concern, and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price.
Organize and “bid level” sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting Project Managers in the buy-out process.
Maintain historical databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.
Be responsible for completing project-specific general accounts for various project types and complexities.
Be responsible for pricing out various projects based on previous historical rates and productivity.
Provide value engineering and alternative solutions to help optimize constructability, reduce costs, and align with client budget constraints, while maintaining the design intent and overall project vision.
Work on multiple bids simultaneously, when required, and maintain the integrity of the bid by balancing the workload.
Identify, track, and analyze design changes during the development phase, assessing their cost impact and communicating risks/opportunities to the team.
Update and refine estimates as new drawing packages, addenda, or design revisions are issued.
Assemble accurate, wholesome, timely, and well-organized estimates, including lump sum, unit rate, construction management, and design-build pursuits.
What you bring
estimating software
construction degree
8 years
ici estimating
teamwork
communication
You have a strong understanding of construction beyond estimating including scheduling, project management, risk assessment, constructability and market conditions.
Strong proficiency in estimating and digital tools, including On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Excel, SketchUp, or CostX, with the ability to adapt quickly to new software platforms.
You work well in a team environment with strong personal values that align with EllisDon's core values.
Be comfortable working autonomously, while providing updates when needed, and following EllisDon procedures at all times.
You have a construction-related degree/diploma and a minimum of 8 years of experience in ICI (Industrial, Commercial and Institutional) estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
You have experience in completing own forces estimates including but not limited to selective demolition, rough carpentry and concrete and formwork.
Estimating experience in P3, Design Build, Design Build Facilities Management, Lump Sum, and Construction Management contracts is essential.
You have a working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations within a team by displaying strong communication skills .
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