Buildings Estimator

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Colas Full time

**Subsidiary**:Colas Canada Inc.

Colas Canada is part of the Colas Group, a world leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. The Colas Group also has a network of companies in the USA.

**Mission**:
The Senior Estimator, Buildings, will validate and verify pricing and changes from subcontractors, validate rates, and perform assessments of various costs within their assigned area/ scope of work.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Perform a quantitative evaluation of materials and manpower required for the work to be performed within their assigned scope of work- Prepare the summary of quantities according to the plans and specifications and sorting them according to the standardized sections and functions of involved trades
- Utilize research skills at every stage of the process to identify project-specific prices related to key items, including labour, equipment, materials
- Invite subcontractors and, when required, send documents pertaining to the work involved, as well as grant access to plans and specifications as needed
- Verify content of all amounts received from suppliers and subcontractors, as well as their compliance with bid documents upon compilation and bid closings
- Participate in and/ or coordinate with the various involved parties in the estimation of a design-build project
- Actively encourage a learning environment, share your knowledge, and be a role model throughout the estimation process with our team.
- Possess a strong knowledge of the local industry, identifying suppliers and subcontractors that may assist with the construction project
- Review and verify submitted change orders to confirm if value and scope submitted is correct
- Assist the cost reporting division with forecasting the project
- Perform Quantity Take-Offs as required
- Verify Bills of Material and validate rates
- Identify and price changes instructed by the client for submission
- May be asked to perform budget analysis for Design Development Change Requests
- Other reasonable duties as assigned or required

**Profile**:

- 4 year degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited institution, or a combination of relevant education and industry experience- 5+ years of demonstrably relevant experience in estimating and sourcing, subcontract review, and construction projects
- Strong computer skills and user of estimation software
- Proven track record of collaboration
- Knowledge of the local construction market a definite asset
- Ability to read construction schedule and assess accordingly how the schedule with affect project costs
- Ability to identify potential savings in schedule and subcontract costs

Skills, Competencies, Attributes- Enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation
- Ability to analyze complex issues with ease

Colas Canada Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Colas Canada Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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