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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Keywords: Transmission, Distribution, Utilities, Senior Estimator Jobs, Estimator jobs, Bid Coordinator

 

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