Estimator

FlatironDragados; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

RRSP/401(k) matching

Medical/Extended Health Care

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include takeoffs, data integration from historical sources, risk input, and collaboration with the pursuit and project teams to achieve winning bids and successful handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating or cost control.
• Specialized knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and drawings to determine scope and content of estimates.
• Incorporate historical data into unit and hour figures.
• Provide input on risks to the lead estimator and ensure alignment with schedule and cost goals.
• Prepare takeoffs and quantity calculations from drawings.
• Monitor addenda and advise on changes during the estimate period.
• Assist with design reviews and propose cost-effective options.
• Support hand-off meetings between pursuit and project teams.
• Research vendors and subcontractors to meet pursuit and cost goals.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Technical writing

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

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.