Construction Estimator

The Estimator works with other team members to obtain new construction contracts and prepares accurate and timely full-cost estimates for projects including labour, equipment, and material. This position reports to the Estimating Manager.

Qualifications

• Able to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints, and as-builts
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to perform estimates on labour, equipment, and material
• Good understanding of subcontractors' scope of work and what each subtrade should include in their bid
• Full understanding of the items JEN COL needs to quantify for each type of project delivery method
• Understanding of earthwork/civil takeoff and programs such as InSite Sitework
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and requirements in order to meet deadlines
• Familiar with value engineering practices and able to incorporate them into reporting and presentation of budgets to clients
• Detail oriented, accurate, and precise
• Active listener with effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work and collaborate in a team environment
• Able to maintain composure in a deadline-driven environment
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Sage Estimating

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the commercial/institutional construction industry in an estimating capacity
• Familiarity with construction sites and solid knowledge of building techniques
• Degree, diploma, or certificate in construction, engineering, business, or a related field
• Experience working with clients and consultants in various project delivery methods
• Valid driver's license

Functional Responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze tender project drawings and specifications
• Set up and input estimate in takeoff software and verify scale of drawings
• Send out tender invites, communicate with subtrades, review and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotations
• Prequalify subcontractors/vendors and track prequalification documents and requirements
• Complete quantity takeoffs with On-Screen Takeoff and InSite Sitework software; assess output data
• Input takeoff data into Timberline
• Enter subtrade scope details into designated spreadsheets
• Develop and input Project General Requirements with input from operations and leadership team
• Perform Risk analyses and suggest contingencies to carry in estimates
• Develop hard tender and construction management estimates/budgets for review by Estimating Manager
• Perform start-up process, including completion of potential projects start-up checklist and bonding and insurance requests
• Set up preliminary cost coding
• Assist with maintenance of supplier, subcontractor, and contractor database
• Act as lead estimator for design/build tenders and assist in preparation of CM/DB proposals
• Coordinate tender closing for your own and other projects
• Attend project start-up and close-out meetings and estimating department meetings
• Facilitate the transition of projects from Estimating to Project Management
• Prepare and assemble project reports for clients, Project Managers, and Superintendents
• Assist Project Managers with selection and buy-out of vendors and subcontractors
• Assist Business Development department with order of magnitude budgets
• Present budgets to clients as part of the Project team
• Assist with project schedule development
• Practice value engineering and bring projects in on budget
• Lead design-build pursuits, including consultant meetings and requirement deadlines
• Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, and subcontractors to prepare design development budgets and make adjustments to cost estimates
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including accurate up-to-date information on prices from suppliers. Analyze prior cost and production history
• Visit jobsites for pre-bid meetings to identify issues and concerns and to better understand field means and methods
• Network with subtrades to develop and maintain relationships, ensuring best value is provided

Working Conditions

• Office atmosphere; manual dexterity required to operate computer and peripherals
• Driving of a company vehicle
• Visits to construction sites (hazards associated with the construction industry)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Acheson, AB for this job?

Experience:

• construction estimating: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person