Civil Estimator/quality Control Lead

5 months ago

Fort McMurray, Canada Swamp Cats Ltd. Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepare full-cost estimates for conceptual, design-build, and general tender projects.
- Calculate materials, labor, and equipment cost estimations based on project proposals, plans, and specifications.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Provide guidance on proposal procedures and evaluate received proposals.
- Establish unit costs, labor rates, productivity factors, and location-specific impacts.
- Suggest allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation, and contingency.
- Present estimates and conduct review meetings with clients.
- Coordinate risk and opportunity assessments with clients.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required estimate contents.
- Collaborate with other departments to prepare estimates for various disciplines.
- Develop bid strategies to enhance the company's competitive advantage.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of final estimate packages before formal quotation.
- Participate in presentations to management and clients, potentially contributing to closing the sale.
- Offer technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, and related matters.
- Assist in preparing studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.
- Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.
- Attend site visits and preconstruction meetings to evaluate and understand the project's scope in preparation for bidding.

**Qualifications**:

- Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team, requiring mínimal supervision.
- Demonstrated customer-focused approach and exceptional adaptability to changing circumstances.
- Ability to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints, and as-builds.
- High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in cost estimation.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean 3-year abstract.
- Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for material and labor estimates.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, etc.).
- Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to determine the correct tools and equipment needed for a job.
- Client service and public interaction skills.

Swamp Cats Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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