Lead Estimator

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada EPFC Corp. Full time

Who We Are

EPFC is a diverse team of professionals with extensive experience and capability in engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning and start-up, and operations. Although EPFC was formed in 2016, the company has an established history of successfully delivering projects in oil and gas for almost 20 years. Our clients range from large Tier 1 Oil & Gas organizations to small engineering firms. We can support a variety of clients at any stage of project execution.

We consistently challenge the status quo of traditional project execution methodology and are relentless in our pursuit to unlock opportunity for our clients. Our integrated project delivery model requires collaboration between our engineering, fabrication, construction and operations teams with the objective of delivering turn key facilities which meet our clients’ needs while efficiently eliminating costly rework that often plagues the backend of many projects.

OUR VISION

To be the industry’s first choice for project execution by going the extra mile to deliver best client value.

OUR MISSION

We deliver safe, high-quality products that we are proud to stand behind.

ABOUT THE ROLE

EPFC is looking for a Lead Estimator to join our Project Services team. The Lead Estimator will be responsible for the management of estimates for new project opportunities from proposal through to award, including reading and understanding contract documents, specifications and drawings for projects being tendered. Pricing of work and material take-offs, pricing on materials, equipment and sub-trades, fabrication and construction costs. This person will also be responsible for preparing tender forms, finalizing and closing of tenders.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the build up of multidiscipline estimates that may include Engineering, Fabrication, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning and Start-Up depending on project requirements and scope.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate, in addition to inclusions, exclusions and assumptions.
- Estimating of work and material, take-offs, pricing on materials, equipment and sub trades.
- Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Develop cost loading for project schedule.
- Prepare and present project cost estimates to internal and external stakeholders, including working with clients through any clarifications.
- Identify opportunities including strategies to create competitive bids.
- Develop, maintain and improve procedures, databases, early phase cost models, templates and tools for cost estimating.
- Perform cost risk assessment and probabilistic simulations to establish project contingency and project reserve.
- Mentor, provide guidance and periodically manage junior and intermediate estimating staff, as required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Ability to work independently and with mínimal direction.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to work effectively with all clients, both internal and external.
- Strong team player with positive collaborative attitude.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- University Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a Technical/Trades diploma.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in an estimating role.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office. Expert level knowledge of MS Excel, including ability to write advanced formulas and use pivot tables to perform calculations.
- Advanced technical knowledge of cost estimating, CIQS and AACE guidelines and best practices, engineering design, construction practices and procurement for major projects.
- Advanced knowledge of estimating methodologies.
- Advanced knowledge of project schedules and resource/cost loading.
- Advanced knowledge of construction practices and constraints on large projects.
- Advanced knowledge of estimating disciplines such as CSA, Mechanical, Electrical and industry costing software a benefit.

**BENEFITS**:

- Industry class competitive compensation and vacation plan
- Medical and dental plan
- Health/Wellness spending account
- RRSP matching program
- Staff events and teambuilding

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Estimating: 10 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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