Construction Project Estimator for Large Infrastructure Projects

1 week ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Moving2Canada Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Estimator to join our team at Moving2Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing project plans and specifications, performing site visits, and using evaluating methods to establish the construction cost for large infrastructure projects in Vancouver BC, Toronto ON, and Calgary AB.

The estimated salary range for this role is $90,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. If you have a passion for numbers and enjoy working with clients, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare Order of Magnitude (OOM) Budgets based on Reference/Indicative Documents
  • Set-up Cost Work Break-Down Structures (WBS) for complex heavy civil/transportation projects
  • Perform Quantity Take-offs and assemble Bill of Quantities (BoQ's) documents
  • Estimate direct costs based on project specifications, drawings, and addenda
  • Prepare general accounts/indirect cost estimates
  • Develop cost unit rates from basic principles by making use of labour, equipment, and material resources
  • Generate Labour unit rates in compliance with the labour wage requirements of project locations
  • Prepare and update complete construction budgets as projects design progresses
  • Prepare construction budget review presentations for management
  • Coordinate and lead Estimating Working Group meetings with CJV partners
  • Generate alternate price for value engineering scope elements for the projects
  • Prepare tender summary sheets and cash flows
  • Participate in design workshops during the project's design development to provide cost/construction input
  • Review and incorporate into estimate design deliverables from consultants
  • Source, liaise with, and manage best value subcontractors and suppliers, collaborating with the Procurement team
  • Ensure subcontractors are in compliance with AIC operational and technical requirements
  • Identify and set-up subcontractors/vendor's packages for the procurement team
  • Prepare procurement packages that include specifications, drawings, BoQ's for the procurement team
  • Analyze subcontractors/vendors quotes and prepare comparison sheets
  • Update estimate based on analyzed pricing received from the local market
  • Ensure bid bond, insurance, and other required documents are in place
  • Develop safe, efficient, cutting-edge construction methods Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data
  • Organize and prepare bid close documents
  • Provide assessment of estimating accuracy and prepare relevant analyses
  • Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • 5-10 years of progressive experience in field engineering and/or as an Estimator on complex heavy civil transportation, technical structures, roadways, and other civil works
  • Competence in creating a complete bid price using construction database estimating software and expert use of MS Excel essential
  • Use of CAD, digital take-off programs, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office an advantage
  • Experience in creating preliminary construction schedules
  • Experience in working in multi-joint venture environments
  • Comfortable working in a disciplined and challenging environment
  • Prior P3 project experience an advantage
Location:

Vancouver BC, Toronto ON, Calgary AB

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