Estimator - Civil Construction

7 months ago


Abbotsford, Canada MAREX Constructors Ltd. Full time

**MAREX Constructors Ltd**. is an Abbotsford based civil construction firm that is looking to hire an **Estimator **in the area of Civil Construction (roadworks, earthworks and underground utilities). MAREX Constructors Ltd. is a privately-owned civil construction firm that has been serving the Fraser Valley since 1976.

**Job Summary**:
You will be responsible for preparing, coordinating and managing estimates: focusing on underground utilities, public, and private civil projects in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley area.

**Job Duties**:

- Ensure bidding accuracy through all phases of the bidding process
- Attend site review meetings, effectively organize and communicate to ensure effective communication among all relevant stakeholders
- Prepare (discipline estimates by calculating) complete quantity takeoff based on scope of work
- Review proposal specifications, contract documents including general conditions, tender form, drawings, and required price breakdowns
- Review schedules of projects being estimated
- Review bonding & insurance requirements
- Identify ambiguities and unique technical requirements of the bid
- Develop a bid preparation schedule identifying the tasks, assignments and deadlines
- Identify potential bid opportunities from both public & private sectors
- Attend project pre-tender meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates when necessary
- Perform Risk and Contract Management responsibilities as required
- Evaluate proposed construction methodologies to determine the best solutions based on cost, quality, and availability of materials
- Review, prepare and submit Request For Quotation (RFQ)'s from vendors and subcontractors
- Consult with clients, vendors and other stakeholders to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve potential issues
- Review and analyze actual project costing and production information against estimates, and develop historical databases
- Attend project pre-construction meetings
- Prepare bids, select vendors and/or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of projects to be bid
- Establish and review list of work to be performed by subcontractors
- Follow awarded contracts as assigned - may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits
- Advise on major changes in scope of work and monitor actual cost to estimated cost and ensure change orders are priced
- Search, analyze and communicate to the team options for the most effective means and methods of construction

**Job Requirements**:

- Expertise with cost estimating processes, and standards in all formats, including Lump Sum and Unit Rate contracts (competitive bidding process)
- Ability to make decision in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete data and under tight deadlines and pressure
- Demonstrated knowledge of equipment types and different civil construction methods
- Knowledge and experience in developing labour, equipment, and other construction cost rates
- Strong coordination and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the desire to seek solutions
- Excellent knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid and Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, Project and Word
- Minimum of 3+ years’ of civil construction experience
- _________________________________

**Thank you for your interest in MAREX Constructors Ltd.**

**We believe in providing an inclusive workplace where all our employees have the opportunity to grow.**

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person



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