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Lead Construction Estimator

3 months ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Graham Full time
About Graham

Graham is a construction solutions partner owned by its employees, serving various sectors including buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water, and project finance. We are committed to delivering enduring value for our clients through careful planning and scheduling, while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. With a presence across North America, our dedicated and knowledgeable teams execute projects that empower communities to thrive and enhance the quality of life in a rapidly evolving world. With over ninety years of experience, Graham possesses the resources, capacity, and expertise to manage projects of any size and complexity.

We invite exceptional talent to join our Buildings division and contribute to innovative projects across healthcare, education, hospitality, recreation, entertainment, retail, commercial office, mixed-use, multi-family residential, and light industrial sectors. As part of this collaborative team, you will experience a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace along with continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

About The Role

As a Senior Estimator, reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will play a key role in supporting and leading various project pursuits within our Winnipeg Buildings division. You will engage in project pursuits for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Water and Waste Water Treatment plants, and Hydro-Electric projects, while also mentoring and developing your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Define the project scope of work.
  2. Establish and finalize estimates using the company’s standard estimating software.
  3. Create preliminary construction schedules.
  4. Conduct estimate quantification and draft labor costings.
  5. Identify and develop constructability requirements for project execution.
  6. Evaluate design criteria and recommend options for cost, engineering quality, and material availability.
  7. Identify potential project risks and cost mitigation strategies, as well as opportunities for savings.
  8. Assess strategies, advantages, or innovations that could enhance Graham's competitive bidding.
  9. Draft labor and equipment productivity applications based on historical data.
  10. Review subcontractor bids for completeness and accuracy.
  11. Compile conceptual/budget costs using analytics from past projects and benchmarking.
  12. Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to assist in budgeting for smaller, less complex projects.
  13. Prepare a schedule of all activities necessary to complete a fully quantified and costed estimate.
  14. Provide accurate risk and scope assessments for completed estimates.
  15. Generate risk mitigation plans that encompass bonding, insurance costs, and appropriate contingencies.
  16. Select and invite financially viable trade partners with sufficient manpower and expertise for the work.
  17. Foster and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders that reflect Graham's core values.
  18. Lead a team of support estimators and operational staff, overseeing their planning, delegation, and quality of work on medium to large complexity projects.
  19. Facilitate the Kick-Off Meeting, weekly strategy sessions, and any formal meetings necessary to ensure the estimate process adheres to established milestones.
  20. Understand potential fee pressures and engage in discussions to accurately assess and calculate fees.
Qualifications/Experience:
  1. Completion of a degree or diploma in a construction-related field.
  2. Over 10 years of experience in construction, combining field and estimating experience is advantageous.
  3. Proficiency in MS Excel, Primavera, OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and BIM modeling is beneficial.

If this aligns with your skills and experience, Graham may be the ideal workplace for you.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.