About the role
Atlantica is recruiting for innovative and collaborative candidates for a Sheet Metal Estimator position in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
About Us:
Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading-edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Estimating Manager and working in an exciting and collaborative environment, you will:
- Attend site visits, reviewing and critically analyzing tender documents for technical or commercial items and submitting queries to the client for response, conscious of other disciplines for interfaces or interferences
- Perform take-offs, which entails obtaining pricing from supply chain, participating in the development of project schedule and execution plans, and preparing submittal documents.
- Develop takeoffs to ensure it is aligned with tracking requirements for job cost and schedule – per system, per drawing and by phase, requesting quoted prices, identifying subcontractors, estimating project expenses with the appropriate management.
- Compile risk registers for management review.
- Prepare final estimate breakdowns and analyze each section for scope, price, and completeness.
- Develop bid preparation schedule, identifying the tasks, assignments and deadlines.
- Participate in estimate reviews prior to submittal to the client.
- Complete post-bid analyses and document lessons learned. Integrate lessons learned and tracking from Projects back into historical data for future reference.
- Cooperate and collaborate with various other business functions such as Procurement, Quality Control, Planning/Scheduling, and Project Coordination.
- Establish strong relationships with suppliers and sub-trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is received.
Who are we looking for?
Education and Experience:
- A Diploma or trade certification would be considered an asset but not required.
- Experience in sheet metal estimating with a strong understanding of the industry and specifications preferred.
- Knowledge of Accubid/Trimble estimating software packages
- Construction experience, or understanding of construction methods and procedures considered an asset
- Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software required
- Experience in commercial and institutional projects is an asset.
About you:
- Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- A positive, solution-oriented approach.
- Strong collaboration skills and desire to be part of a team
- Self-motivated and organized
- Strong skills in mathematics, and reading complex documents and drawings
- Ability to strategically make decisions under pressure
Job Details:
- Permanent, full-time
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
Location Dartmouth, NS
About The Cahill Group
Cahill Construction, Cahill Fabrication, and Cahill Technical are the three divisions of The Cahill Group, one of the largest multi-disciplinary construction companies in Canada. With operations from Eastern Newfoundland to Northern Alberta, Cahill is building the future of oil and gas, mining, hydro, and social infrastructure on some of the largest construction and fabrication projects in the country. Through strategic partnerships with global industry leaders, progressive thinking, and a passionate, dedicated workforce, we deliver best in class solutions to the world.
Cahill Construction offers a diverse range of solutions for industrial, institutional, and commercial markets. Our capabilities span the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to commissioning. Leveraging the resources of the Cahill Group, including cross-functional teams and fabrication facilities, we offer a single source solution for managing multi-trade industrial and commercial construction projects.
Cahill Fabrication specializes in piping, structural steel, HVAC, and assembly services. We offer multiple facilities and a diverse range of solutions for industrial, institutional, and commercial markets, including complex subsea structures, exotic pipe, and industrial HVAC duct. With a breadth of fabrication services and an integrated approach to planning and execution, we offer a single source solution for complete projects, including facilities, equipment and systems which are seamlessly integrated to deliver projects on time, and on budget.
Cahill Technical provides industrial automation systems engineering and maintenance services to commercial and industrial clients. This includes onshore and offshore engineering, project management, shop and field services. Our life cycle support for industrial process systems is provided through several partnerships and subsidiaries.
Together, we're building beyond.
About the role
Atlantica is recruiting for innovative and collaborative candidates for a Sheet Metal Estimator position in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
About Us:
Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading-edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Estimating Manager and working in an exciting and collaborative environment, you will:
- Attend site visits, reviewing and critically analyzing tender documents for technical or commercial items and submitting queries to the client for response, conscious of other disciplines for interfaces or interferences
- Perform take-offs, which entails obtaining pricing from supply chain, participating in the development of project schedule and execution plans, and preparing submittal documents.
- Develop takeoffs to ensure it is aligned with tracking requirements for job cost and schedule – per system, per drawing and by phase, requesting quoted prices, identifying subcontractors, estimating project expenses with the appropriate management.
- Compile risk registers for management review.
- Prepare final estimate breakdowns and analyze each section for scope, price, and completeness.
- Develop bid preparation schedule, identifying the tasks, assignments and deadlines.
- Participate in estimate reviews prior to submittal to the client.
- Complete post-bid analyses and document lessons learned. Integrate lessons learned and tracking from Projects back into historical data for future reference.
- Cooperate and collaborate with various other business functions such as Procurement, Quality Control, Planning/Scheduling, and Project Coordination.
- Establish strong relationships with suppliers and sub-trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is received.
Who are we looking for?
Education and Experience:
- A Diploma or trade certification would be considered an asset but not required.
- Experience in sheet metal estimating with a strong understanding of the industry and specifications preferred.
- Knowledge of Accubid/Trimble estimating software packages
- Construction experience, or understanding of construction methods and procedures considered an asset
- Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software required
- Experience in commercial and institutional projects is an asset.
About you:
- Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- A positive, solution-oriented approach.
- Strong collaboration skills and desire to be part of a team
- Self-motivated and organized
- Strong skills in mathematics, and reading complex documents and drawings
- Ability to strategically make decisions under pressure
Job Details:
- Permanent, full-time
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
Location Dartmouth, NS
About The Cahill Group
Cahill Construction, Cahill Fabrication, and Cahill Technical are the three divisions of The Cahill Group, one of the largest multi-disciplinary construction companies in Canada. With operations from Eastern Newfoundland to Northern Alberta, Cahill is building the future of oil and gas, mining, hydro, and social infrastructure on some of the largest construction and fabrication projects in the country. Through strategic partnerships with global industry leaders, progressive thinking, and a passionate, dedicated workforce, we deliver best in class solutions to the world.
Cahill Construction offers a diverse range of solutions for industrial, institutional, and commercial markets. Our capabilities span the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to commissioning. Leveraging the resources of the Cahill Group, including cross-functional teams and fabrication facilities, we offer a single source solution for managing multi-trade industrial and commercial construction projects.
Cahill Fabrication specializes in piping, structural steel, HVAC, and assembly services. We offer multiple facilities and a diverse range of solutions for industrial, institutional, and commercial markets, including complex subsea structures, exotic pipe, and industrial HVAC duct. With a breadth of fabrication services and an integrated approach to planning and execution, we offer a single source solution for complete projects, including facilities, equipment and systems which are seamlessly integrated to deliver projects on time, and on budget.
Cahill Technical provides industrial automation systems engineering and maintenance services to commercial and industrial clients. This includes onshore and offshore engineering, project management, shop and field services. Our life cycle support for industrial process systems is provided through several partnerships and subsidiaries.
Together, we're building beyond.