Construction Estimator
3 months ago
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- As a Construction Estimator, you will provide cost estimating and work package preparation for Water and Wastewater Construction Projects, provide infrastructure rehabilitation estimates to external contractors and City of Calgary customers. Primary duties include:
- Act as a point of contact for customers via 311 and build relationships with operators, foreman, engineers, and supervisors regarding repairs and installation.
- Drive to various job sites to perform site visits, assess & develop options, build work packages, and offer advice on building grades and minimizing both tangible and intangible costs for repair of existing water, wastewater, and storm infrastructure.
- Collaborate and coordinate with external contractors, supervisors, construction engineers, and peer construction estimators to plan, prioritize, and schedule construction/repair work.
- Provide rotational weekend coverage to support emergencies.
**Qualifications**
- A completed 2 year technical diploma in a related field plus at least 5 years of related experience in construction procedures and practices including the interpretation of block-profiles and blueprints.
- An understanding of plumbing codes and knowledge of surveying, mapping and drafting is required.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent), with no current suspensions or charges pending.
- Excellent communication skills to be able to interpret technical and specialized data to interact with and convey information to customers and other individuals without a technical background.
- Able to bring a system approach to planning jobs, preparing agendas for meetings, and staying organized and on-track during the planning stage.
- Excellent prioritization skills and ability to pivot when scheduling gets adjusted due to unforeseeable issues.
- Ability to think strategically about repair jobs complexities including but not limited to high-level designs, construction issues, optimization, and cost-efficiency potentials.
- Proven document management and record keeping of work packages and tracking of projects.
- Success in this position requires sufficient construction and computer skills to seamlessly plan jobs and build work packages for repair crews.
**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
**Pre-employment Drug Test**: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.
Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit: Water Services
- Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)
- Location: 625 25 Avenue SE
- Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $45.53 - 60.86 per hour (2024 Rates)
- Days of Work: This position typically works a
5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 310639
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