Estimator

FlatironDragados; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off program

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Dental, Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare project estimates by analyzing specifications and plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

Bring your collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills to build stronger, more resilient communities and lead bid efforts on large projects in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction estimating or cost control.
• Specialized knowledge in alternative construction delivery methods.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on large/complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposal specs, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope and contents of estimate.
• Incorporates historical data into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provides technical input on project risks and final bid price approval.
• Prepares discipline estimates with complete takeoffs and quantity calculations.
• Monitors client addenda and updates estimating team on changes.
• Assists with design reviews and cost-based solution recommendations.
• Partners with team to conduct hand-off meetings between pursuit and project management.
• Researches vendors and subcontractors to meet pursuit and cost goals.

Skills

Experience: 5+ years

Alternative delivery methods

Technical writing

Leadership of pursuit activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Mgmt

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Job description

Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
• Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
• Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project .

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.