Firma Contracting is a civil contractor based in Western Canada. Over three short years in Alberta we have tripled the size of our operations. We are growing quickly and looking for ambitious self-starters to grow with us.
We are hiring a seasoned Estimator - General Contracting to bid / build proposals for projects in Western Canada. An ideal fit with our team is a person who values relationships, has a strong acumen for numbers and conceptualizing large scale projects and brings their understanding of various trade scopes to culminate in a rigorous proposal process.
We offer a lot as a company… meaningful things that make work enjoyable like a great culture that prioritizes people, diversity, fun and transparency; opportunity – the chance to be entrepreneurial by shaping the business and your future in a quick paced environment that is expanding rapidly.
Our company offers competitive wages, RRSP matching program, health and dental benefits, HCS account, actual work / life balance and a supportive, flexible work environment with longevity and growth potential.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the estimating and bidding process for general contracting scopes – manage deadlines, content, budget development, contractor selection and all components of the proposal process
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal teams, vendors, contractors, clients
• Understand jurisdictional standards and codes
• Analyze project details – specifications, drawings, timelines, etc. to understand the potential opportunities and risks.
• Build relationships with vendors and contractors, solicit bid invitations, pricing, addenda, and tender/bid closings
• Perform quantity take-offs
• Prepare estimates and utilize historical information and industry knowledge to hone expertise
• Research and analyze all relevant information for review with management
• Prepare estimate turnover to the project management team
• Conduct reviews / lessons learned with management and project team to determine areas for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of estimating experience within the civil construction industry.
• Completion of post-secondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Estimating, Engineering is an asset
• Great people skills in building relationships, negotiation and connecting
• Keenness to seek out opportunities
• Knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and equipment
• In depth understanding of the proposal and bidding process
• An understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness
• Knowledge of construction costs and budgets
• Ability to build schedules for bidding purposes
• Understanding of project management
• An in-depth grasp of inherent risks on projects and how to address
• Detail orientated and assertive in asking questions to get to required details
• Collaborative, innovative in your approach to problem solving

Feel free to reach out and ask questions - its part of the job

• Oversee the estimating and bidding process for general contracting scopes – manage deadlines, content, budget development, contractor selection and all components of the proposal process
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal teams, vendors, contractors, clients
• Understand jurisdictional standards and codes
• Analyze project details – specifications, drawings, timelines, etc. to understand the potential opportunities and risks.
• Build relationships with vendors and contractors, solicit bid invitations, pricing, addenda, and tender/bid closings
• Perform quantity take-offs
• Prepare estimates and utilize historical information and industry knowledge to hone expertise
• Research and analyze all relevant information for review with management
• Prepare estimate turnover to the project management team
• Conduct reviews / lessons learned with management and project team to determine areas for continuous improvement