Senior Estimator

Calgary, AB

Senior Estimator

$130K-$140K, based on experience + Benefits

Our client is currently hiring a Senior Estimator who will be responsible for compiling cost estimates to a client or potential client with products or services.

A Senior estimator might work from a bill of quantities or just a set of drawings from the client. Estimators provide prices for everything from a one-off scheme to maintenance projects which will be completed over several years.

Responsibilities :

Estimates from various sources into a complete and final estimate for the company with Engineering support as required.

Develop an understanding of indirect and conceptual estimating techniques and theories.

Review and validate outsourced estimates with support from engineers.

Format estimates in Owners Reporting format.

Reviewing and understanding of the Design Basis, Engineering Design Documents, and Basis of Estimate.

Develops complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for cost engineering and management review.

Provide estimating input on complex conceptual projects.

Provides guidance for non-estimating personnel on their estimating related requirements.

Attend and assist in project planning sessions and team meetings to provide estimating input.

Interface and communicate effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts;

contacts and develops business relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates.

Develop or assist in the development of general and project specific plans for execution, sequencing, and logistics; including, when required, construction and work procedures for specific activities related to a bid.

Develop or assist in the development of preliminary project schedules.

Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Qualifications :

B.Sc. degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce Degree (BCom), Construction Management Certificate, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education

7+ years estimating, cost control and / or engineering with a minimum of 3 years estimating experience in projects ranging from $1M to $50M.

Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness.

Has developed technical knowledge of estimating practices, techniques and equipment.

Accurate data input and calculating skills.

Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule.

Solid computer skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Project and Excel.

Able to read drawings and specifications.

Ability to validate proposals, manage multiple priorities and work under pressure with minimal supervision

Ability to identify problems / issues, looks beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications and generates possible solutions.

Verifiable work references demonstrating exceptional skills and achievements including :

A high level of professionalism; Dependable, results-focused and ethical

Strong organizational, multi-tasking and planning skills

Strong customer service

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Capable of adapting information / style to the audience, explains difficult information clearly and influences and persuades others towards consensus agreement in straightforward situations.

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