Estimator (Intermediate / Senior), Transportation | General Contractor

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Outpost Recruitment Full time
  • Posted 6 hours ago

Infrastructure Contractor

Leading global infrastructure contractor focused on transportation projects

Large infrastructure contractor is seeking intermediate & senior level Estimators with experience across infrastructure on transportation projects to join its leading team.

The Candidate:

The Estimator is responsible to plan, organize, and fully develop comprehensive conceptual and final costing estimates from the start to the completion of varied civil construction projects. This position works with the Estimating team in the delivery of a total bid price for heavy civil general contracts in both conventional tender and design build formats. This position may also act as the Technical Lead on Design-Build Projects, and if successful, act as Project Manager throughout project execution.

Project driven; fast paced and can be demanding at times. Their department thrives on teamwork in order to meet deadlines and procure clients. A successful candidate will be a motivated, team-oriented individual that has the ability to work well in a fast paced work environment.

Salary: From $90k – $160k, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work;
  • Reviews specifications and drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates;
  • Prepare accurate takeoff quantities using Autodesk QTO takeoff application;
  • Prepare estimates using B2W estimating system calculating material, labor, and equipment costs and applying to complete scope of work;
  • Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing;
  • Reviews options based on design and recommends best solution based on cost competitiveness;
  • Negotiate and manage bid award process and execute contracts;
  • Assist in development and maintenance of estimating resource database, guidelines and resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements; and
  • Supervise and coach junior team members.

Project Manager on multiple small to mid-range projects with responsibilities including:

  • Implementation and management of project budgets.
  • Monitor progress and status of projects including budget updates, CPSR, invoicing and accounts payable follow up.
  • Complete contract closeout documents and process.
  • Evaluate and report on profit / loss results.

Qualifications:

  • Thorough understanding with applied knowledge of construction earthwork, structures, paving, underground, and grading practices on large /complex heavy civil projects.
  • Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial and planning skills.
  • Excellent relational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to identify and analyze problems and provide solutions.
  • Requires very limited supervision and direction beyond providing desired outcomes.
  • Ability to learn new software including: HCSS Heavy Bid, B2W estimating, Autodesk NavisWorks, Autodesk Buzzsaw, MS Excel, etc.
  • Accredited 4-year degree in related field or applicable discipline; CET Diploma; or equivalent experience, an asset.

Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge
• Bid2Win Estimating Software
• SAP Software
• Autodesk Buzzsaw
• MS Excel
• Gold Seal Certified
• Industry Experience (Transportation Infrastructure/ Roadworks)
• BCIT Graduate in Civil Construction or equivalent work experience

Additional Comments on the Role / Company

The applicant should have a proven track record in both Estimating & Project Management Roles with a minimum of 5 years industry experience. The role is intended to be primarily an estimating role, however Project Management assignments are to be anticipated for complex bid build and design-build projects.

Ideal Candidate:
• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered. Exceptional international candidates will be considered.

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

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