Philson Ltd, a leading Heavy Civil Contractor located in the Fredericton Region is seeking the right candidate to join our team as an Project Manager/Estimator.
General Description
Philson Ltd has been in business since 1994 and is active in local civil markets such as site development, road building, underground utilities, and water/wastewater treatment.
As an Project Manager/Estimator, you would primarily be responsible for estimating and managing costs on Heavy Civil construction projects that typically range from $500,000 to $30,000,000 in value. You would work in a collaborative, fast paced environment with Superintendents, other Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Wages (Full-Time Salaried Position)
- Signing Bonus
- Company Vehicle
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- Industry leading RRSP Matching Program
- This position will have extensive opportunity for future professional growth within Philson Ltd.
Summary of Tasks – Estimating
- Review tender opportunities for a variety of Clients in the public and private sectors.
- In collaboration with the estimating team, perform a “Go/No Go” analysis.
- Review tender documents and submit RFIs as required.
- Solicit relevant quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Prepare an accurate and organized quantity take off.
- In collaboration with the estimating team, assemble a cost estimate.
- Participate in pre-tender bid reviews with the estimating team.
- Submit accurate and complete bid packages to Client prior to Closing time.
- Participate in post-tender reviews with estimating team.
- Work with Client throughout the Award process
- Prepare handover packages for Superintendents and participate in Pre-Construction internal meetings.
- Work with management to analyze market conditions, trends, and update Bid Analysis Database.
Summary of Tasks – Project Management
- Prepare and submit required contract documentation in a timely manner.
- Ensure all relevant project documentation and information is uploaded to Project Management Software.
- Work with Superintendent to develop a comprehensive project schedule.
- Disperse Purchase Orders to successful vendors.
- Organize a Shop Drawing Log and collect and submit shop drawings to Client for review in a timely manner.
- Order materials and schedule subcontractors in collaboration with the Senior and/or Project Superintendents.
- Participate in pre-commencement and regular job meetings with Client.
- Develop profit improvement strategies with management team and superintendent.
- Track and manage project costs and prepare Monthly Cost to Complete Analysis.
- Price, manage and track Change Orders.
- Prepare monthly progress billings and submit to Client in a timely manner.
- Assist Superintendents/Foremen in troubleshooting on-site issues.
- Prepare and submit project close-out documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Canadian Citizenship
- Ideal candidate would have a CET, P.Tech, or P.Eng designation.
- At least five years of experience in civil construction or engineering.
- Familiarity with local market conditions would be considered an asset.
- Proficiency or at least experience in on screen take off programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Project.
- Experience with Trimble B2W Suite including Track and Estimate (or other comparable software)
Please forward resumes to Tanner Phillips at tphillips@philson.ca.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
