Senior Estimator

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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