Chief Estimator, Infrastructure | General Contractor

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Outpost Recruitment Full time
  • Posted 1 day ago

Infrastructure Contractor

Leading Infrastructure contractor focused on transportation, water, heavy civil

Leading global infrastructure contractor is seeking a Chief Estimator with experience across infrastructure (transportation, water, other heavy civil) projects to join their team in Vancouver.

Job Description

Our client is currently looking for a Chief Estimator to lead the estimating team in bid submissions for infrastructure projects (more than $1B) taking full responsibility for the estimating process delivering a successful bid. Propose estimating strategy and provide hands-on management of technical and tendering personnel during the bid phase of projects. Provide an in-depth analysis and reporting of estimate and allowances.

Responsibilities

  • Build up of direct and indirect cost estimate for major projects.
  • Prepare lump sum tenders, tender summary sheets and cash flows.
  • Review and manage design deliverables from consultants.
  • Liaise with and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Review subcontracts to ensure compliance with operational and technical requirements.

Essential Functions

  • Provide assessment of estimating accuracy and prepare relevant analyses.
  • Prepare estimates from first principles.
  • Competence with estimating software package.
  • Provide direction and support to operational/technical staff and subcontract partners.
  • Devise and implement sound operational and technical controls on project bids.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of contract language and legal requirements of contracts.
  • Excellent technical, organizational, managerial and planning skills.
  • Team leader with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with well developed communication and negotiation skills.
  • The ability to assist in determining bid strategies.

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Experience, Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a project management or lead estimator role on large infrastructure projects.
  • Post-Secondary diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering or related education.
  • Experience in creating a complete bid price using Estimating software.
  • Experience in creating preliminary construction schedules.
  • Experience in working in multi joint venture environment.
  • Experience in working on bids with values in excess of $300M.
  • Experience as a project or construction manager on large infrastructure projects a definite asset.

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.

Registration

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