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    • This role plays a key part in the successful pursuit and execution of projects by analyzing drawings, specifications, quantities, production rates,…
    • 10+ years of experience as a senior estimator in an industrial environment.
    • Lead the project bid team, and be an effective contributor on the project bid team.
    • Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
    • Manage project performance to meet schedule, budget, and contract specifications.
    • Draft project schedules for tender submissions and to assist project planning.
    • Work with our lead estimator to analyze project management trends and forecast…
    • To proactively support, champion and execute Alliston Group’s Estimating and Purchasing tasks by creating/maintaining vendor relationships and actively seeking…
    • Support project handover to construction teams.
    • You’ll work closely with operations, project management, and executive leadership to develop accurate,…
    • Collaborate with project managers, designers and architects to understand project requirements.
    • Proficiency in project management principles.
    • Work directly with ownership on major project pursuits.
    • Confidence to work independently while collaborating with project teams.
    • Ensure estimates achieve targeted gross margins by project type.
    • Act as a senior contact with clients and consultants during preconstruction, supporting…
    • Prepare a comprehensive project cost estimate including; labour, equipment, materials, safety, subcontractors, overhead, taxes, insurance, and mark-up.
    • Accurately measure and assess existing roof conditions to inform project estimates.
    • Certificate or diploma in construction estimation or project management.
    • The ideal candidate is an experienced construction estimator who understands the full construction lifecycle, from initial project review and budgeting through…
    • Constantly reconnect with trades to assure they are closing the project.
    • Know the project well in advance of the bid closing date.
    • Six (6) paid personal days.
    • Strong understanding of civil construction methods, sequencing, and project execution.
    • Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as…
    • Ability to identify risk associated with contract/project documents.
    • Be a team player and able to project a strong professional demeanor.
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Senior Estimator
Stoppler Hughes
Edmonton, AB
$135,000–$160,000 a year
Full-time
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Job details

$135,000–$160,000 a year
Full-time
Edmonton, AB

Full job description

One of our clients is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Estimator to join a Construction Company in Edmonton. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for infrastructure projects. This role plays a key part in the successful pursuit and execution of projects by analyzing drawings, specifications, quantities, production rates, subcontractor pricing, and project risks.

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Estimator will produce cost estimates for assigned tenders, and evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that information is correct and current, all of which are required to successfully bid and win tenders. The successful candidate will also be responsible for following up with sub-contractors to ensure that bids are received

  • Evaluate multiple sub-trade execution, strategies, and estimates
  • Be accountable for sub-trade strategies and estimates
  • Accountable for the entire proposal package submission
  • Accountability for the overall construction plan, including schedule, concept, budget, procurement, and risk assessment
  • Prepares and maintains the status of plans
  • Prepares subcontractor bid packages
  • Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates
  • Conduct tender review meeting to review scope, productions, construction approach, competitive landscape, schedule, and set markup

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive estimating experience in heavy civil construction, including earthworks, underground utilities, roadworks or infrastructure projects.
  • Gold Seal Certification (GSC) in Estimating, Construction Estimator Certified (CEC), or Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) designation is considered an asset.
  • Proficiency in Excel is mandatory.
  • Experience reading and understanding blueprints, specifications, schedules, and cost reports is required
  • A thorough understanding of the construction process, environmental regulations, and safety practices is required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational and presentation skills
  • Previous leadership or manager experience is an asset.

Pay: $135,000.00-$160,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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