Estimator
- AB, Canada
- 22131 Township Rd 560, Edmonton, AB, T0A 1N1, Canada
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Overview
Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.
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What you will be doing
- Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
- Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
- Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
- Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
- Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
- Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
- Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
- Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and review construction estimates by analyzing plans, specifications, historical cost data, quantities, risks, schedules, and material requirements. Support pursuit teams through addendum monitoring, design and vendor recommendations, and project hand-off meetings.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required, and five or more years of construction industry experience in estimating or cost control is preferred. Candidates should have specialized knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods, advanced HCSS Heavy Bid expertise, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to lead large or complex pursuits.
Skills
- Construction Estimating
- Cost Control
- Quantity Takeoff
- Construction Methods
- Contract Plan Analysis
- Specification Review
- Historical Cost Analysis
- Productivity Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Project Scheduling
- Material Quantity Calculation
- Design Review
- Vendor and Subcontractor Research
- Technical Writing
- Pursuit Leadership
- HCSS Heavy Bid
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Medical Insurance
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Construction Estimating
- Cost Control
- HCSS Heavy Bid
- Alternative Construction Delivery Methods
- Preconstruction
- Business Development
- Proposal Specifications
- Contract Plans
- Pre-Bid Meetings
- Historical Cost Data
- Purchase Orders
- Subcontracts
- Productivity Analysis
- Unit Costs
- Person-Hour Estimates
- Project Risk
- Bid Price Approval
- Project Scheduling
- Quantity Takeoff
- Engineering Drawings
- Material Requirements
- Client Addenda
- Design Review
- Vendor Research
- Subcontractor Research
- Project Hand-Off