RESPONSIBILITIES
Michels Canada is looking for a Senior Estimator, Civil to join our growing preconstruction team! Working directly with a team of estimators and proposal specialists, the estimator will be bidding on Civil infrastructure projects related to open cut trenching, large diameter tunneling, micro tunneling, shaft construction, structural form work and foundations. This position can be based out of our Coquitlam, BC office, in our Canadian headquarters in Nisku AB or Concord, ON.
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Provide support to the Senior Project Manager during tendering phase of all projects. Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates and new project set-up documents, including bids, construction management, design builds, cost estimates and control budgets.
- Utilize your technical abilities to analyze drawings and specifications. Coordinate tender process and maintain a good relationship with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, end users and suppliers. Create and issue quotes / proposal submission documents.
- Review bid requirements for projects, prepare and attend site walkthroughs and project site meetings, review and confirm geotechnical conditions, draft risk matrix and prepare take-offs. Assist in creating preliminary budgets for all successful tender projects and change order pricing.
- Assist with the overall management of major infrastructure projects from pre-construction phase until completion.
- Other duties as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 10 years of experience estimating heavy civil infrastructure earthworks and underground utility projects with a variety of project delivery methodologies.Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading estimates for heavy civil infrastructure earthworks and underground utility projects with a variety of project delivery methodologies.Experience and highly skilled in negotiating pricing while maintaining strong integrity and relationship with suppliers and vendors.Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Heavy Bid (HCSS)Strong ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.Must possess a valid driver's license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record.Strong verbal and written communication skillLANGUAGES
Must be able to communicate verbally and through written language (by hand and digitally) in English.BENEFITS
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment.