Lead Estimator

at  SITE Resource Group Limited Partnership

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits
• Matching RRSP at 4%
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Childcare Subsidy Program
• Professional Membership & Tuition Reimbursement
• Exciting Employee Perks including discount on gym membership and home/vehicle insurance
• Sponsored company events (i.e. Golf Tournament)
• Employee Assistance Program
• We offer competitive wages

REQUIREMENTS

• A combination of related education and experience in Industrial, Mechanical, Pipeline or Civil Contracting in the Oil & Gas industry is required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Civil or Industrial Estimation is required
• A related journeyman certificate or post-secondary diploma in construction technology is considered an asset
• Engineering degree or diploma is considered an asset
• Thorough knowledge of cost coding structures from estimate through project completion
• Supervisory experience leading an Estimating team or Project Managment experience will be considered
• Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience with estimating and scheduling software such as Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, Primavera P6
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and equipment
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills in a deadline driven environment
• Flexible to work extended hours upon request
• Must pass pre-employment alcohol and drug test including cannabis

• Lead and support the Estimating team to prepare estimates and provide training where necessary
• Prepare and present estimates to management and supports estimators in their preparation and presentation of estimates
• Prepare material, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates, and specifications
• Prepare cost summaries that include costs of subcontracts, overhead, taxes, insurance, markup, and anything else that might affect the cost of a construction project
• Analyze, review and evaluate proposal contracts, specifications and drawings
• Consult with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, as needed
• Determine material, equipment and labour requirements for sequence of operations and projected timelines
• Prepare construction progress schedules
• Develop and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Obtain subcontractor and/or supplier quotations; record and compare quotations
• Conduct negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, as needed
• Oversee and prepare appropriate deliverables for each tender proposal, support estimating team members in their preparation of deliverables
• Provide advice on tendering procedures and make recommendations regarding quotes from subcontractors / suppliers
• Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and contingency
• Attend and lead pre-tender meetings, strategy reviews, estimate reviews, and tender closing meetings
• Assist in final presentation of tender packages to senior management
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs
• Assist in post tender clarification responses
• Price and negotiating change orders