Estimator

Strike Group; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and maintenance company in Canada seeks an Estimator to lead bid preparation and project schedules. The role demands strong analytical skills, experience in the oil and gas sector, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in oil and gas construction industry.
• Preferred expertise in construction project cycles.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids, requests for quotes, and leverage ongoing benchmarking info.
• Compile and analyze subcontractor quotations for tenders.
• Quantify take-offs of direct work items for tenders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Relevant diploma or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Estimating software

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Position Summary

The Estimator leads in the development of an overall strategy and assists with the execution plan. Responsibilities include preparing bids, requests for quotes, quantitative take offs, preparation of tender submissions, pre-construction conceptual estimates, and project schedules. The Estimator works with the execution teams to collect and analyze ongoing benchmarking information.

Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, and to treat others with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Core Accountabilities

• Maintain bid documents records of receipt and distribution
• Review, analyze and check for completeness of bid documents
• Summarize quantities and prepare spreadsheets for alternate and separate prices as required for tenders
• Maintain electronic and paper filing system for all bids and proposals
• Obtain, review and compile subcontractor quotations. Advise of changes in subcontractor information for file update
• Prepare bid sheets on specialty subcontractors
• Prepare initial cost summary for project
• Attend project start up meetings with the area manager as required
• Quantify take-offs of direct work items for tender submissions and for sub-trade work as required for conceptual estimate submissions
• Assist with tender closing and delivery of tenders as required
• Query consultants as required to resolve ambiguities/errors/omissions in tender documents prior to tender closing
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Relevant diploma or bachelor’s degree (i.e. business administration, trade certificate) is preferred
  
  

Experience

• Five years’ experience in oil and gas construction industry with hands-on experience
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Exceptional understanding of the disciplines and cycles relevant to construction projects
• Experience in producing both small and large plant facility cost estimates and plans
• Proficient computer skills, particularly with industry standard estimating software, as well as MS Excel and MS Project
• Developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Participate in and facilitate group meetings
• Professional verbal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Meticulous record-keeping skills
• Capable of working independently with minimal direction
• Possesses an eye for detail
• Proactively seeks and accomplishes tasks that lead to a safe, efficient, and productive work environment
  
  

Why Work For Strike

Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, we provide energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada.

At Strike, we continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative. This has been shown through the recognition of being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007, and then later recognized at the Platinum Level for Canada’s Best Managed Companies distinction since 2018.

Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility. At Strike, we also reward our own people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results. Our culture at Strike is highly important to us, which is why we make many efforts to support those employed at Strike.

Strike’s main value is that every employee gets home safe. We are a safety-focused company that allows our employees to work efficiently with the safest equipment and procedures. At Strike, we have created a community that supports the importance of physical and mental health. As we value the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated, Strike has a welcoming and inclusive team.

Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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