Senior Estimator, Civil Infrastructure

6 days ago


Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Michels Canada Full time

Senior Estimator, Civil Infrastructure Permanent, full-time Edmonton, AB, Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON Work with people who treat you like friends.

Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you're watching out for them.

Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team.

That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.  About us: Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.  The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.  Michels Canada is looking for a Senior Estimator, Civil to join our growing preconstruction team

Working directly with a team of estimators and proposal specialists, the estimator will be bidding on Civil infrastructure projects related to open cut trenching, large diameter tunneling, micro tunneling, shaft construction, structural form work and foundations.

This position can be based out of our Coquitlam, BC office, in our Canadian headquarters in Nisku, AB, Calgary, AB or Concord, ON.

RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers.

Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations.

Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Provide support to the Senior Project Manager during tendering phase of all projects.

Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates and new project set-up documents, including bids, construction management, design builds, cost estimates and control budgets.

Utilize your technical abilities to analyze drawings and specifications.

Coordinate tender process and maintain a good relationship with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, end users and suppliers.

Create and issue quotes/proposal submission documents.

Review bid requirements for projects, prepare and attend site walkthroughs and project site meetings, review and confirm geotechnical conditions, draft risk matrix and prepare take-offs.

Assist in creating preliminary budgets for all successful tender projects and change order pricing.

Assist with the overall management of major infrastructure projects from pre-construction phase until completion.

Other duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent trade experience.

Minimum 10 years of construction cost estimating and field experience.

The desire to win.

Experience with a large General Contractor.

Led pursuits valued from $10 to $250 million.

Knowledge of self-perform estimate and productivity.

Understanding different construction methods, planning, scheduling, and sequencing.

Knowledge of bid preparation, quantity take-off, trade contractor procurement, pricing, and bid closing.

Understanding of contract terms and identifying risks and opportunities.

Knowledge of bid processes and contract delivery methods.

Ability to lead successful teams.

Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.

Develop and maintain productive relationships with owners, peers, and industry representatives.

Experience estimating Water/Wastewater, Open Cut and Tunnel projects.

Experience with Heavy Bid estimating software.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Prior supervision experience is a plus.

LANGUAGES Must be able to communicate verbally and through written language (by hand and digitally) in English.

BENEFITS The target salary range: $115,000-125,000 CAD per annum.

The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate's knowledge, experience and internal equity.  We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at  www.michelscanada.com .

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at  https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/ It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances.

If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to:  careers@michelscanada.com No recruitment agencies, please **Please be aware **  It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada.

Please keep in mind these important tips: Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.

All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com OR @michels.us Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete.

Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.

We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities.

Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to  hrcompliance@michelscanada.com .

Please note:  resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at  https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply .

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