Senior Estimator

2 days ago

Kelowna, Canada RailWorks Corporation Full time

Company: RailWorks

Location: British Columbia, CA

Job ID: 19283

Benefits Offering

- Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000

- Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator prepares cost estimates for projects in the planning, design, and construction phases. Produces bid proposals and prepares buy-outs.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

- Prepares take-offs, estimates, and budgets

- Attends pre-bid job walks

- Solicits and analyzes subcontractor/vendor pricing information

- Reviews project plans and specifications

- Reviews and incorporates historical data from prior estimates, purchase agreements and subcontracts to gain information for current bids

- Reviews contract documents and attends pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates

- Reviews quotes, estimates, and bids with the Chief Estimator

- Coordinates with estimators in preparation for bid day

- Ensures that bid documentation is logged and filed after bid day

- Assists in the purchasing process

- Assists with training, supervision, and development of other estimating staff.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- A minimum of 7 years of construction estimating experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

- Knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques

- Proficiency in planning, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and job costing

- Understanding of RFP and contract requirements

- Understanding of all construction divisions and general construction knowledge

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.

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