Senior Estimator

Job summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed project estimates by analyzing specifications, drawings, and historical data to ensure cost-effectiveness. They collaborate with pursuit and project management teams to conduct hand-off meetings and recommend optimal design solutions based on cost and quality.

Job details

Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals. Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities. Apply now and transform your career with us. What You Will Be Doing Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures. Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals. Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions. Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period. Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials. Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team. Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals. What We Are Looking For Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required. 10+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred. Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods. Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software. Strong technical writing skills. Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project . Why work for us Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are: Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer. Salary Min CAD $150,000.00/Yr. Salary Max CAD $180,000.00/Yr.

What you’ll do

The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed project estimates by analyzing specifications, drawings, and historical data to ensure cost-effectiveness. They collaborate with pursuit and project management teams to conduct hand-off meetings and recommend optimal design solutions based on cost and quality.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required, along with over 10 years of experience in the construction industry. Proficiency in HCSS Heavy Bid software and specialized knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods are essential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package • Paid time off program • 401(k)/RRSP • Medical/Extended Health Care • Dental • Vision • Provincial Medical Wellness benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement Program

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Estimation
• Cost Control
• HCSS Heavy Bid
• Technical Writing
• Construction Management
• Quantity Takeoff
• Risk Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Contract Analysis
• Alternative Construction Delivery

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership