Senior Estimator

1 week ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Outpost Recruitment Full time
  • Posted 6 hours ago

General Contractor

Leading general contractor focused on ICI projects across Canada

Our client, a leading design builder and general contractor who offers full-service construction for ICI & Infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team.

You're a Senior Estimator with 10+ years of experience working in multi-disciplinary institutional construction projects on P3 & Design-Build pursuits and projects. You will be the lead estimator in the & Design-Build department and will support our regional offices in pursuit of P3, Design-Build (and other alternate procurement deliveries including; IPD, Alliance & Progressive Design-Build). Responsibilities include; directing activities of quantity take-offs, cost analysis, sub-trade negotiations, competitive bid management, and document control while utilizing current estimating software (OST).

This position offers the flexibility of working hybrid (Vancouver) or remotely dependent on where the applicant lives.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead design-build estimate teams through RFPs for design-build projects throughout Canada.
  • Manages and provides input into estimating, costs, profitability, budget and risk management across multiple projects.
  • Provides clear direction and technical guidance to estimating team members.
  • Supervises the solicitation of trades regarding bid invitations, sub-trade teaming agreements, pricing, addenda, and proposal submissions.
  • Supervises estimating staff's quantity take-offs for all areas of the estimate while ensuring the take-off is well notated for hand-over to the project team and includes safety and security requirements required by policies and applicable legislation.
  • Analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects, and performs complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visits, quantity take-off, and pricing.
  • Applies knowledge and skills through the handling of complex problems and shares expertise with the estimating team in an ongoing effort to develop, recommend revisions and implement procedures, standards, rules, and regulations.
  • Evaluates and present or support the presentation of estimate proposals with the executive.
  • Prepares conceptual estimates by interpreting historical data.
  • Oversees and updates maintenance of subcontractors within a database.
  • Guides non-estimating personnel on their estimating-related requirements.
  • Researches and analyzes cost data for review and presentation to management.
  • Interfaces and communicates effectively (written and oral) with other estimating staff, all levels of management, clients, and Industry contacts; contacts and develops business relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates.
  • Explores future opportunities pursuant to the business plan, manages bids and leads the team in programming and pre-construction phases.
  • Prepares for and attends major trade pre-award meetings as required.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years of estimating experience preferably within ICI construction.
  • Design- Build/P3 estimating experience is considered an asset.
  • General Contractor and or Cost Consultant experience is preferred
  • Completion of post-secondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, or related education
  • Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness. Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule
  • Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software; knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff (OST) an asset
  • Ability to work in a team environment; able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
  • Ability to identify problems/issues; looks beyond the immediate problem and more broad items to generate possible solutions
  • Capable of adapting information/style to the audience; explain difficult information clearly and influences and persuades others towards consensus agreement in straightforward situations
  • Willing to enhance safety, promote teamwork, engage in continuous learning, and guide internal and external stakeholders

Ideal Candidate:


• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

• Only exceptional candidates who require sponsorship will be considered for these roles.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.

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