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Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.Richmond, British Columbia, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$19.00 hourly
Job description

Responsibilities

  • Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard-bid / lump sum, construction management and small to medium design build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).
  • Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.
  • Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes.
  • Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management).
  • Completes as-bid estimate and trade buy-out strategy with operations team.
  • Assists in presenting estimate / proposal and prepares and delivers client presentations.
  • Performs quantity, material, and labor take-off from drawings, specifications, and related documents.
  • Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.
  • Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register.
  • Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients.
  • Monitors client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); specifically understands owners’ business, requirements, revenue generation, and provides solutions. Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or Trade experience or equivalent.
  • Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN).
  • 12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred.
  • Successfully led pursuits valued up to $250 million in delivery model hard bid / lump sum, construction management / cost reimbursable / target price and / or design build.
  • Experience with self-perform estimate and productivity understanding.
  • Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.
  • Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
  • Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.
  • Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods : Hard bid / lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices and construction management / cost reimbursable.
  • Ability to lead successful teams.
  • Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.