Apprentice Project Estimator

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada Bird Construction Full time
p>Senior Estimator

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. p>

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. p>

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. p>

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Estimator specializing in Civil Construction to join our dynamic Industrial East team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in accurately estimating costs for construction projects, ensuring competitive bids and successful project delivery. The Senior Estimator will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to develop comprehensive and precise estimates for civil and concrete construction projects.

This position is based in the Mississauga, ON office but will require on-site visits throughout the GTA as requested.

Responsibilities

Opportunity Response

  • Working with the Regional Management Team (RMT), support the development of new market initiatives and business opportunities based on the best use of the regional resources/assets and current trends in the industry and the competitive landscape.

Preconstruction

  • Act as a key contributor in the project development activities to secure the project.
  • Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project’s required performance, schedule and profitability targets. Meet or exceed these targets.
  • Assist bid process by driving and communicating strategies to the project team to help win bids.
  • Participate in internal contract kick-off and conducts contract partnering session.
  • Lead internal construction project start-up meeting and administrative project set up.
  • Actively participate in project scheduling activities including post-it note scheduling/pull planning.
  • Actively participates in developing procurement plans, labour and equipment forecast, logistics plan and site workflow, project risk register, and project execution plan (PEP).
  • Actively participates in developing and maintaining the master project schedule.
  • Work closely with the project manager, owner, consultants, suppliers and trades to identify, develop, implement and support cost-effective project delivery.
  • Prepare and manage project budgets during the design.
  • Oversee the tendering, risk assessment and award of sub-trade contracts.
  • Contribute current cost and productivity information for SAP upload sheet.
  • Conduct monthly project Work in Progress (WIP) update and meeting.
  • Assists with the development of project strategy that secures the project. Meets or exceeds the projects required performance and scheduled profitability targets.
  • Participate in reconciliation of contract value.
  • Participate in project close out report.

Employee and Talent Management

  • Develop the assigned project team members with the help of the division/branch management team, including the acquisition of new talent, continuous positive and constructive feedback and the assessment of non-performing employees.

What we are looking for

  • Undergraduate degree in quantity surveying or engineering, or combined experience.
  • 10+ years of “hands-on” experience in the capacity of Cost Consultant or Estimator including a full range of project delivery methods including lump sum, construction management and design build. This should include direct estimation experience of large commercial, highrise, civil and/or institutional construction projects $30M and greater.
  • Demonstrate integrity and strives for excellence in the quality of work.
  • Ability to communicate with project team, subtrades, consultants and owner; li>
  • Experience working with estimating software programs.

    We Are Driven To Do Great Work

    We built our name on quality. p>

    We Create Opportunity

    Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. p>

    Bird celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.



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