Construction Estimator at Waiward Steel LP
Edmonton, AB T6B 2Y5, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Aug, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Primavera P6, Written Communication, Scheduling, Secondary Education, Construction Planning

Industry

Construction

Description

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Position: Permanent / Full-Time
Positives Available: 2
Reporting to: Manager, Construction Estimating
Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.
At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Post-Secondary education: degree, diploma, or certificate in related field, or a Journeyperson certificate with 4-10+ years of Industrial Construction or Maintenance industry experience, specifically in the Structural Steel, and/or Piping and Mechanical field(s).
  • A team player who is self-motivated and has strong attention to detail.
  • Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills that are complemented by effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
  • Strong understanding of construction terms, scheduling and planning concepts.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly and in an appropriate style.
  • An understanding of construction planning and scheduling best practices.
  • Proficient in MS Office and Planning/Scheduling software (P6).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal for extended periods of time; and extensive reading. The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

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Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The Construction Estimator is a critical position within the Waiward Construction Estimating Team and supports the Construction & Maintenance operations team through expert RFP evaluation, identifies labour, material and subcontractor requirements to successfully execute the project and to bolster the proposal submission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
  • Displays familiarity with Structural, Piping, Mechanical, and Maintenance requests for proposals (RFPs).
  • Exercises due diligence when reviewing RFP documents.
  • Prepares detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates as per company standards.
  • Creates detailed construction sequence/steps derived from client provided documentation.
  • Develops project execution strategies in conjunction with operations including but not limited to; construction step listing, crew sizing, and assigning equipment.
  • Confirms resource availability and capacity with Waiward’s Operational team to meet project schedules.
  • Assists in Estimate to Budget conversions.
  • Participates in pre-award negotiations to ensure that contracts offered comply with the terms and conditions.
  • Assists in the optimization of processes to achieve results with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Builds formal and informal relationships inside and outside the organization.
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