Estimator (Mat Leave Coverage - 16 Months)

ABOUT ROTERRA:

Roterra is a turn-key foundation solutions provider with focus on four main technologies: helical screw, bored cast-in-place, driven, and continuous flight auger piling along with excavation support (shoring). We offer engineering and fabrication solutions with a focus on providing end-to-end service. We service all markets and all project sizes pride ourselves on providing industry-leading customer experience.

WHY WORK FOR ROTERRA:

We offer a comprehensive compensation plan including a health and dental package, employee assistance plan, competitive salary, group RRSP and deferred profit sharing plans, as well as room for growth. Roterra has a young and dynamic team that is owner-operated and committed to being a leading provider of our core products and services across North America. If you are looking to join a professional team of high functioning and high performing individuals committed to accomplishing significant growth for both the company and the individuals, than Roterra is for you.

ROTERRA CORE VALUES:

• We pursue excellence by constantly raising the bar
• We have passion and enthusiasm – for our roles, the company, and our relationships
• We are experts that continually grow
• We do the right thing
• We are team players

PURPOSE:

The Estimator provides detailed cost estimates for a variety of projects for tender and construction management. These estimates will include; interpreting and determining project scope, comprehensive and detailed costing of equipment and material requirements, schedule recommendations to achieve an acceptable margin and providing the best opportunity to secure the business.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to cover a 16-month maternity leave.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply technical experience to interpret documentation, specifications, and design drawings
• Prepare estimates and schedules including coordinating sub-trade invitations and estimates, preparation of contract documents and schedules
• Evaluate, assess, and address situational factors such as complexities, conditions and trends
• Assist in the development of estimating plan to establish strategies for job tendering
• Effectively analyze construction benchmarks and historical costs
• Identifies potential risks, opportunities, and alternative solutions
• Participate in presentation of estimates and proposals to clients
• Perform material take-offs and systematically estimate costs involving fabrication, manufacturing and construction projects
• Perform quality checks on estimates to ensure accuracy
• Attend and participate in site-visits, pre-bid meetings and post-bid meetings as required
• Interface with and provide on-going technical support to Project Management Team
• Track and record tender information regarding projects rewarded and rejected for continuous improvement and history tracking

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or commerce
• Preference will be given to professional members of APEGA
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Project/Primavera software
• 1-3 years of estimating experience preferred