Estimating Lead

**COMPANY PROFILE**

Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services.

**SUMMARY**

The Lead Estimator will work within the estimating team by leading and/or participating in preparing capital cost estimates in the form of lump sum, unit rate, or force account commercial models. In addition to capital cost estimates, the role will involve taking part in cost risk analysis and EPCM cost estimates.

**JOB DUTIES**
- Develop and execute project estimates using both traditional and innovative methods
- Determine the risk level associated with estimates and quotations and understand contingencies required to offset these risks
- Document the rationale, methodology, and supporting information utilized for the estimate
- Support source selection, negotiation, fact-finding, and/or audits, and update the estimate as required
- Work alongside the procurement department to solicit and analyze quotations for various disciplines from subcontractors and other service suppliers
- Support and develop Construction Execution Plans, Path of Construction presentations, Complete workface planning, and basic scheduling
- Supervise and mentor junior & intermediate estimators
- Various other duties as requested by management

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptable
- 5+ years working experience in estimating, or equivalent position
- Minimum of three (3) years’ involvement in heavy industrial engineering or construction
- Direct experience with estimating process plants, petro-chemical, or other refinery EPC type projects is considered an asset
- Previous knowledge of cost control preferred

**SKILLS**
- Knowledge of typical costs associated with piping and civil activities
- Aptitude for mathematics; able to analyze, compare and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information, and be able to make sound and accurate judgments based on this information
- Ability to focus on details, while analyzing and managing larger obstacles, is vital.
- Assertiveness and self-assurance in presenting and supporting conclusions, strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in project management and the ability to incorporate work-breakdown structure (WBS) techniques are increasingly important in cost estimating complex development projects
- Familiarity with Primavera scheduling software (or MS Project)
- Able to often work under pressure and stress, especially when facing bid deadlines
- Accuracy is paramount. Inaccurate estimating can cause a bid (proposal) loss or a project money loss on a job that was not accurately estimated
- Support managers in creating new proposals
- Proficient computer skills; experience with estimating software
- Highly organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

**Benefits**:

- Flexible/Hybrid Work Options
- Health Care
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Health Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off/General Holiday Pay
- Weekly Pay Schedule
- RRSP Matching

Primoris embrace’s the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.