Senior Estimator

Job Description

WSP Applied Solutions is seeking a bilingual construction project estimator to join its team based in Montreal. Reporting to the Pre-Construction Operations Manager, the project estimator will work closely with project managers, engineers, and consultants in various sectors, including environmental remediation, water treatment, civil and marine works, infrastructure services, and mine closure.

They will be responsible for developing high-quality cost estimates and associated schedules in response to internal requests or external tenders.

For development purposes, they will manage the entire proposal process, including the creation and management of technical and administrative documents required as part of the client's procurement process.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here :

• Training using HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software and optimizing its use;
• Developing project scopes of work and dividing it into work packages with internal or external clients;
• Preparing cost estimates, cost breakdowns for proposals to be submitted, and the basis of estimation required by the estimation manager according to program requirements;
• Contributing to the development of accompanying technical narratives for proposals;
• Managing the request and review of supplier and subcontractor submissions;
• Developing project schedules associated with estimates and proposals;
• Applying risk management procedures to all estimates;
• Ensuring all estimates are accurate and account for all risk factors;
• Participating in design and specification reviews to ensure cost-effectiveness and propose appropriate alternatives when applicable;
• Mentoring and training of less experienced estimators.

As a member of the national E&E group, you will have the opportunity to apply your training and experience to complex projects.

You will be challenged to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high level of quality. You will gain knowledge through mentorship and available training programs, and your professional development will be supported.

At WSP, we adopt a culture of exceptional collaboration with colleagues who are distinguished by both their skills and the humility they demonstrate in their important work.

Come discover our fantastic team!

We offer our employees competitive salaries, flexible work options, an exceptional corporate culture, and comprehensive employee-focused benefits, including an online health and wellness platform, attractive savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you'll bring to WSP :

• Over 5 years of relevant experience in project estimating;
• Degree in engineering or a relevant program;
• Ability to communicate in French and English, both orally and in writing (professional level required);
• Relevant prior experience in the civil engineering or mining industry;
• Adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and change;
• Ability to multitask, work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously, manage time, organize, and prioritize;
• Strong interpersonal skills, as the role requires continuous interaction with team members, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, reviewing, and proofreading abilities;
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Outlook;
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills are essential;
• Knowledge / experience with HCSS Heavy Bid software is a plus.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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