Director of Estimating

7 months ago

Edmonton, Canada International Cooling Tower Full time

**Job Duties**:

- Prepare intricate multi-disciplinary estimates and proposal documents for diverse industrial construction projects across North America.
- Independently determine costs for labor, equipment, and materials across various work scopes from first principles.
- Lead and manage a team of estimators in performing take-offs, crafting level 1 and 2 schedules, coordinating subcontractors, and other proposal-related tasks.
- Conduct on-site project visits, including bid meetings and job walkdowns.
- Facilitate estimate turnover meetings post-proposal success, briefing Project Managers on project scope, schedule, and estimate exclusions.
- Develop and update labor rate databases for both union and non-union work in North America.
- Maintain and adjust labor productivity factors for North American projects, with a focus on structural, piping, and mechanical disciplines.
- Analyze cost and man-hour data from active and completed projects to refine future labor cost and productivity assumptions.
- Support Project Managers in budget adjustments, change orders, and claims documentation for ongoing projects.
- Evaluate local subcontractors for capability, capacity, and productivity.
- Ensure adequate and compliant subcontractor quotes through key meetings for effective cost comparison.
- Review contract documents, assess project risks, and allocate appropriate contingency in estimates.
- Prepare construction execution plans during the estimation phase.
- Ensure that work method statements and execution plans align with estimate inclusions throughout project phases.
- Manage and update estimating spreadsheets, maintaining controls for accuracy.
- Utilize estimating software for efficiency in repetitive tasks.
- Engage in post-project analysis to verify and improve estimating assumptions.
- Collaborate with the procurement department for vendor quotations on materials, equipment, and services.
- Prepare estimation status reports for backlog and revenue forecasting.
- Mentor estimators in specific company groups, including Fabrication and Cooling Towers.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- A minimum of 10 years of experience in estimating for general contracting industrial projects, focusing on structural, piping, and mechanical disciplines, for projects up to $100MM USD.
- Preferably 5 years of experience in leading an estimating team and working with additional stakeholders.
- Broad understanding of engineering disciplines.
- Intermediate proficiency in software tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Primavera.
- Ability to interpret detailed information from engineering firms, subcontractors, and vendors for multi-disciplinary scopes.
- Knowledge of ASME Codes for Boiler, Pressure Vessel, & Piping work.
- Familiarity with Quality and Safety compliance costs.
- Excellent time management and communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in claim preparation is advantageous.
- An Engineering degree, diploma, or trade experience is beneficial.
- Experience with estimating software packages is a plus.

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