Construction Estimator

3 months ago

Calgary, Canada TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Full time

Role: Construction Senior Estimator 
Location: Calgary
Compensation: Competitive with Market and excellent benefits 

Job Description:
A global utility and infrastructure company (EPC+ utility contractor) is seeking a skilled Senior Estimator to join their team in the Calgary office. With over 40 years in the industry, unmatched resources and a strong focus on safety, quality and client satisfaction, your career will soar with this excellent team

Role: 
The successful candidate will be responsible for compiling accurate cost estimates and developing budgets for construction maintenance projects. If you have a strong background in estimating and a deep understanding of the complexities of projects, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble estimates from various sources into a complete and final estimate for the company with Engineering support as required.
  • Develop an understanding of indirect and conceptual estimating techniques and theories.
  • Review and validate outsourced estimates with support from engineer.
  • Review and incorporate historical data from estimates received, contracts awarded by the EPC Contractor and final actual project costs into our clients cost model.
  • Format estimates in Owners Reporting format.
  • Reviewing and understanding of the Design Basis, Engineering Design Documents, and Basis of Estimate.
  • Develops complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for cost engineering and management review.
  • Provide estimating input on complex “conceptual” projects.
  • Provides guidance for non-estimating personnel on their estimating related requirements.
  • Attend and assist in project planning sessions and team meetings to provide estimating input.
  • Interface and communicate effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts; contacts and develops business relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates.
  • Develop or assist in the development of general and project specific plans for execution, sequencing, and logistics; including, when required, construction and work procedures for specific activities related to a bid.
  • Develop or assist in the development of preliminary project schedules.
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Qualifications:
  • B.Sc. degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce Degree (BCom), Construction Management Certificate, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
  • 7+ years estimating, cost control and/or engineering with a minimum of 3 years estimating experience in projects ranging from $1M to $50M.
  • Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness.
  • Has developed technical knowledge of estimating practices, techniques and equipment.
  • Accurate data input and calculating skills.
  • Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule.
  • Solid computer skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Project and Excel.
  • Able to read drawings and specifications.
  • The ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to validate proposals, manage multiple priorities and work under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Ability to identify problems/issues, looks beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications and generates possible solutions.
  • Verifiable work references demonstrating exceptional skills and achievements including:
  • A high level of professionalism; Dependable, results-focused and ethical
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking and planning skills
  • Strong customer service
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Capable of adapting information/style to the audience, explains difficult information clearly and influences and persuades others towards consensus agreement in straightforward situations.
If you are an experienced Senior Estimator in the construction space looking for an exciting opportunity to utilize your expertise, we invite you to apply for this position.

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