Chief Estimator - Civil Construction

EBCthinks outside the box and deploys all its knowhow to carry outmajor infrastructure projects : bridges roads highways tunnelsmarine installations.

Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets aswell as our vast expertise in the field allows us to activelyparticipate in largescale projects such as the SamuelDeChamplainBridge the R seau Express M tropolitain (REM) and the Site Chydroelectric power station located near Fort St.John in BritishColumbia.

Ourseasoned team of engineers project managers and other specialistsalso put their energy into the construction of wind farms and tothe benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams power stationstunnels and dykes.

EBC is positioned as a true leader in thissector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputationinCanada.

Reportingto the Vice President of Bids and Proposals the Chief Estimator isfully responsible for leading a group ofestimators.

Theyare responsible for making estimates for proposals bids and projects inprogress (when requested by operations). Furthermore they areresponsible for ensuring that the estimators in their groupcomplete the bids they are working on by the date required formanagementreview.

WorkResponsibilities andDuties :

Operationalmanagement

• Superviseestimators
• Implement revise andupdate databanks
• Managebid priorities by considering the divisions strategicdirection
• Establishthe biddingschedule
• Assessworkload
• Identifythe risks and constraints of the call fortenders
• Definethe subcontractingstrategy
• Confirmcosts related to quantities prepared byestimators
• Leadthe file transfer meeting to operations when the contract isobtained
• Preparethe bidreview
• Establishlasting contacts with subcontractors andsuppliers
• Participatein meetings for the startup of service offers and followupexecutivemeetings
• Liaisecommunicate and meet deadlines amongstakeholders
• Ensurethe quality ofbids
• Ensurecompliance with ISOprocesses
• Participatein the closing ofbids
• Beaware of upcoming projects to plan theworkload

HumanCapitalManagement

• Interestand ability to mentor and coachothers
• Activelyparticipate in the career development of team staff by providingtraining and setting developmentgoals.
• Abilityto identify attract retain and utilize toptalent.
• Mentorand develop staff and the next generation in projectmanagement

StrategicPlanning

• Focusour strengths on our strategicobjectives
• Ensurethe followup of actions targeted at the strategiclevel

LeadershipStyle :

• Engageand inspireemployees
• Supportthe company culture that is aligned with the companysvalues
• Supportadhere to and communicate company decisions in a committedmanner
• Engagein the development of your team and see to successionplanning
• Beinvolved in selfdevelopment to maintain or increase organizationalcapacity and deliver expectedresults
• Effectivelyunderstand and communicate the companys vision and strategy toengage and align the workforce team members and project partnerstowards achieving and exceeding desiredoutcomes

Measuresof jobexpectations :

• Produceestimates allowing us to win projects to meet annual budgetobjectives of revenues and profit margins of thedivision
• Bean ambassador of the companysvalues
• Increasedrigor of bid processes to focus on optimization and betterteamwork
• Developand attracttalented employees toensure the growth of thecompany
• Achieveassigned annual strategic initiatives for sustainedgrowth

Requirements

• Holda bachelors degree in civil or construction engineering and / or acombination of equivalent experience &training.
• Bea member of the Association of Professional Engineers andGeoscientists ofBC.
• Havea minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in estimating majorprojects and / or urbanworks.
• Strongcommunicationskills.
• Haverelevant experience in carrying out largescale projects of morethan $30million.

SKILLSAND ATTITUDESREQUIRED

• Abilityto demonstrate initiative andleadership.
• Havean interest and ability to mentor and coachothers.
• Abilityto manage more than one project at atime.
• Senseofpriorities.
• Proficiencyin MS Office MS Project and TPL or other estimation software (agreatasset).
• Goodorganizational skills and workmethods.
• Beanalytical adaptable andopenminded.
• Beorganized structured andrigorous.

Benefits

• 5weeks of annualvacation;
• Competitivesalary and advantageous bonusplan;
• Completegroup insurance program upon entry (health and dental componentspaid by theemployer);
• GroupRRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan(DPSP);
• 24hour access to a virtual doctor(telemedicine);
• Trainingand developmentprograms;
• Employeeassistanceprogram;
• Activesocial club and health and wellnesscommittee;
• Diverseinnovative and stimulatingenvironment;
• Acompany built on values of respect integrity and a job welldone;
• Firmrecognized as one of Canada s Best ManagedCompanies.

Hold a bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineeringand / or a combination of equivalent experience & training. Be amember of the Association of Professional Engineers andGeoscientists of BC.

Have a minimum of 15 years of relevantexperience in estimating major projects and / or urban works. Strongcommunication skills.

Have relevant experience in carrying outlarge-scale projects of more than $30 million. SKILLS AND ATTITUDESREQUIRED Ability to demonstrate initiative and leadership.

Have aninterest and ability to mentor and coach others. Ability to managemore than one project at a time. Sense of priorities.

Proficiencyin MS Office, MS Project and TPL or other estimation software (agreat asset). Good organizational skills and work methods.

Beanalytical, adaptable, and open-minded. Be organized, structuredand rigorous.