Construction Estimator

At LBL Excavation & Trucking, we are committed to building better communities. We are always looking ahead, not just to the next project or what's next in our industry. We are also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

We are currently seeking a **Civil Estimator.**

**As an experienced Civil Estimator (roads, earthworks, sewer & water) for our Almonte Office you will contribute to our team by**:

- Review and assess tender specifications, drawings, and reports
- Compile supplier and sub-contractor pricing aiding the estimators on closing tenders.
- Perform detailed, timely and well-organized cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects
- Estimate costs of materials, labour and equipment for projects based on contract bids, quotes, schematic drawings and specifications
- Estimating - commercial and residential site preparation, commercial and residential sewer and water, catch basin, commercial and residential septic installation, road building
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
- Establish and maintain tender process
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts for a project
- Prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare estimates on changes to cost estimates

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
- 5 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating
- General knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines.
- Intermediate knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures.
- Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information and competitors to develop win strategies.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
- Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

**MERX, DATABID, BIDDINGO experience will be considered an asset**
- **LOCAL APPLICANTS WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $90,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you live within 1 hour of Almonte, ON?

Work Location: In person