Estimating Manager

WSP Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and professional services is hiring a Lead Estimator for the Energy, Resources, and Industrial group. The role involves complex project estimating, managing multiple priorities, and mentoring junior estimators while working in a flexible environment across various urban centers. Candidates should have extensive experience in project estimating and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Savings programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Project Estimating.
• Functional / Professional (French) is highly recommended.
• Previous relevant experience in civil engineering is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, adjust, or create estimating template.
• Create detailed, market-related owner's cost estimates.
• Mentor and support less experienced estimators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Quantitative skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

ACCE

InEight Estimate

Sharepoint

Job description

As a member of the Energy, Resources, and Industrial group, you will be given opportunities to apply your education and experience on complex projects. You will be challenged to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain very high quality. You will share your knowledge through mentorship and templates development / enhancement, grow your professional career with opportunities to work on local, national and international projects, on some of the newest energies.

WSP supports employees as we all embrace flexible work arrangements and flexible work locations. The expectation is that new members of the team will be working remotely, and in our offices based in different urban center such as Montreal, Toronto or Calgary. Office location can be flexible to support the successful candidate.

Why 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.

WeAreWSP

As a member of the national ERI 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 very high level of quality. You would gain knowledge through the mentorship and training program available, your professional development will be supported.

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Lead Estimator will support the Project Manager in the project estimate.

A day in the life :

As a WSP Lead Estimator, you would be expected to :

• Evaluate, adjust, or create estimating template;
• Creates detailed, market related owner's cost estimate for scope change, work delays, etc. for assigned projects;
• Reviews Change Order Requests and determines material requirements, processing, and job routing;
• Leads client or third-party reconciliations;
• Leads client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims;
• Develops construction cost estimates and prepares basis of estimate as required by the Estimating Lead in accordance with the program requirements;
• Ensures all estimates are accurate and includes allowance for all risk factors;
• Reviews quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials;
• Seeks additional useful data from various sources;
• Partake in reviews designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggests appropriate alternatives;

Mentors, trains, and support less experienced estimators.

We'd love to hear from you if you have :

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Project Estimating;
• Functional / Professional (French) is highly recommended due to the nation-wide projects involving French inputs;
• Previous relevant experience in the civil engineering industry is an asset;
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and change;
• Ability to multi-task, work on several projects or tasks at once, manage time, organize, and set priorities;
• Strong interpersonal skills, as the role requires continuous interaction with team members;
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, including report writing, editing, and proofreading abilities;
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Outlook. Highly advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are a must;
• Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills;

Knowledge of ACCE (formally known as K-Base) and / or InEight Estimate (formally known as HardDollars) and Sharepoint is an asset.

rmally known as HardDollars) and Sharepoint is an asset.

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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