Senior Estimator

4 months ago

Calgary, Canada TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Full time
Calgary, AB
Senior Estimator
$130K-$140K, based on experience + Benefits

Our client is currently hiring a Senior Estimator who will be responsible for compiling cost estimates to a client or potential client with products or services. A Senior estimator might work from a bill of quantities or just a set of drawings from the client. Estimators provide prices for everything from a one-off scheme to maintenance projects which will be completed over several years.

               Responsibilities:

  • 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 engineers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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