Senior Estimator

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada EllisDon Full time

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you're curious, here's what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Senior Estimator will:

  • Confidently lead a team through project procurement, the bid process and pre-construction
  • Work under pressure and meeting strict deadlines
  • Mentor and train junior estimating staff
  • Assemble accurate, detailed, and well-organized budgets and estimates
  • Work with various contract types - including Construction Management, Design Build, P3, and Lump sum.
  • Organize sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting the buy-out process
  • Monitor the success of a project, assisting with value engineering and noting potential challenges
  • Build and maintain relationships with sub-trades for future opportunities
  • Distribute sub-trade quotes and budgets to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
  • Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference

    Is this the right role for you?

    • You have a construction related degree or diploma and 8 to 10 years of experience in Industrial, Commercial and Institutional construction estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
    • You have an advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
    • You have extensive experience creating conceptual budgets
    • You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations while delegating to a team
    • You have experience with estimating software (OST, costX)
    • Eligibility for Security Clearance due to project requirements.

      EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

      Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it

      We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

      ​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

      We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven't already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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