Estimator

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bechtel Full time

Requisition ID: 276456



Relocation Authorized:

None:



Telework Type:

Full-Time Office/Project:



Work Location:
Toronto, ON

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:


Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.


Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Bechtel Infrastructure, along with key sub-vendors Bantrel and Comtech, have been appointed as the Delivery Partner (DP) within an Integrated Project Team (IPT) comprising the customer, Metrolinx, and its Technical Advisor (TA) for the Ontario Line Subway (OLS) Project. The OLS Project scope includes the design build, operation, and maintenance of all infrastructure and rail systems associated with 15 stations and over 15km of new alignment, being delivered through major Public Private Partnership (P3) contracts and multiple Early and Advanced Works (EAW) contracts. The OLS Project is planned to open for revenue service in 2031. The DP team forms a key part of the overall leadership of the OLS Project.

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

The following duties are performed with respect to Estimate Execution, the process of conducting an evaluation of services and/or capital cost elements of a project or effort as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions specific to the progressive design build contracts:

  • Check and analysis the Contractor estimates and provide feedback.
  • Perform estimation operations like quantity takeoff, develop estimate, compare, and analyze subtrade quotes.
  • Reviews design scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness, and coordinates with the project to develop additional estimating basis when information is incomplete. Suggests alternatives when appropriate.
  • Allocates indirect costs and fee to owner pay items when required.
  • Performs and reviews escalation calculations for estimates of complex jobs.
  • Identifies ways to mitigate risk. Assesses the uncertainties associated with productivity, material pricing, wage rates and quantity variation.
  • Supports development of estimating standards and procedures.
  • Prepares cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis and cost and quantity comparisons. Develops new techniques as required to meet specific needs.
  • Participates in and contributes to Value Engineering studies.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 1013 years of relevant experience or 1417 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 710 years of proven experience as an estimator in largescale infrastructure projects, with specific experience in rail or LRT projects preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, costs, and engineering principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and contract terms.
  • Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Superior communication and negotiation skills.
  • Understanding of Estimating core processes and procedures.
  • Experience in EPC estimating practices and methods, including demonstrated ability to organize, direct, perform, review and present cost estimating products with a minimum of supervision.
  • Thorough understanding of cost index and escalation projections.
  • Proficient in Lump Sum and Design Build estimates for competitive bid projects.
  • Understanding charging practices, the relevant commercial influences (i.e., insurance, taxes, etc.) and the relationship of charging practices to commercial terms, invoicing and profitability.
  • Understanding risk, where risk can exist, factors contributing to risk, risk management and categorization, and terms in risk management.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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