Job Description

The Construction Cost Estimator is responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. This individual's accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business.

• Prepare and / or co-ordinate the preparation of full-cost estimates on Conceptual, Design-Build / Construction Management / IPD / Lump Sum or general tender work.
• Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications.
• Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts
• Obtain competitive material & equipment prices for all tenders / pursuits, specific to each opportunity
• Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and contingency.
• Establish and develop competitive edges on tenders / pursuits in order to improve chances of success.
• Attend Pre-tender site visits / meetings in order to fully understand the scope of the tender / project
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality or availability of materials.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required
• Participate and / or lead commercial / contract negotiations for Sub-trade “Buy-out’s” on secured projects; in conjunction with the operations team
• Attend and Participate in Interviews with Client Teams for projects / opportunities that we are pursuing

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an appropriate field.
• Less than 5 years of experience in estimating.
• Nuclear experience is an asset.
• Able to read and interpret building specifications, schematics and as-builds.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for development of material and labour estimates.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for interpretation of job-cost reports.
• Able to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe.
• Good understanding of current market conditions and competitors within our marketplace

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Job Description

The Senior Estimator is responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects – including the job scope and the complete, detailed costing of resources, equipment and materials – to achieve an acceptable margin while providing the best opportunity to secure the business. The Senior Estimator estimates conceptual design-build, P3, lump sum and construction management projects. This individual's accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business, as underestimations may cause significant financial losses and overestimations may result in an inability to win bids.  

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an appropriate field.
• Ten or more years of experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Nuclear experience
• AutoCAD experience is an asset.
• Able to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints and as-builds.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to develop material and labour estimates.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to interpret job-cost reports.
• Able to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids

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