Estimator

R.w.-Tomlinson; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Extensive training programs

Retirement benefits program

Employee discounts

Job summary

R.W. Tomlinson in Ottawa is looking for an Estimator to prepare various estimates for projects, collaborate with teams, and build professional relationships. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, preferably in infrastructure estimation.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $100,000 and a supportive work environment with employer-paid benefits and training programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of a combination of field and estimating experience.
• Experience in estimation of roads, sewer and water, and new subdivision developments is an asset.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus estimates.
• Liaises with customers, sub-contractors, and consulting engineers.
• Collaborates with construction and project teams.

Skills

Field and estimating experience

Constructive feedback

Microsoft Office proficiency

Primavera P6 Professional

Hard Dollar Estimation software

SAP knowledge

Education

Certified Engineering Technologist designation

Tools

Estimation software

Job description

Estimator

Tomlinson is a leader in transportation infrastructure development and looking for an Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will prepare lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates for a broad range of projects, liaise with customers, clients, sub-contractors and consulting engineers to build professional relationships and promote R.W. Tomlinson services and capabilities. They have a thorough understanding of the company’s objectives and can think strategically and develop innovative ways of aiding the company’s success from an estimating and market relationship perspective.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Vacancy Type: Replacement

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares Cost Estimates

• Obtains tender documents from online bid posting sites.
• Attends job showings and site visits.
• Reviews existing site conditions.
• Performs pre-qualification tasks as required.
• Obtains bid bonds and insurance quotes for tender submissions.
• Reviews tender specifications, drawings, Geotech reports, Hydrogeological reports and draft contract/subcontract documents; submits concerns or questions through the tender RFI process.
• Identifies all potential contract risks and liaises with our project controls and claims department for advice.
• Communicates with sub-contractors to obtain pricing.
• Contracts review involvement with our contract specialist prior to bidding.
• Performs quantity calculations and full take-offs for all tender items.
• Utilizes estimation software to prepare estimates.
• Produces project schedule for purpose of capturing overtime, constraints and yearly milestones.
• Fills out pre-tender forms in SharePoint, delivers tender documents, follows up and provides tender results.
• Reviews tender submissions with the appropriate manager.

Liaises with Customers, Sub-contractors and Consulting Engineers to Build Professional Relationships

• Attends industry-related functions to build relationships and networks.
• Communicates with engineers through budget pricing etc. to build a relationship and establish a positive, inviting culture.
• Monitors RFT/RFP posting sites, newspapers, engineering firms, etc. for tendering opportunities.

Collaborate with our Construction, Project Controls and Management teams

• Issues job transmittals to construction teams.
• Runs estimation hand‑over meetings with the field team to convey estimation productions, risks and opportunities carried in the estimate.
• Issues sub‑contracts and internal material purchase orders.
• Meets with job superintendent to provide and communicate relevant job information.
• Works closely with senior estimators, construction managers and superintendent to incorporate an accurate construction bid production.

Provide support for ongoing contracts

• Assists project teams in pricing and negotiating additional work for ongoing contracts.
• Provides scope of work clarification to construction teams.
• Attends owner project meetings as required.
• Develops cost plans for large change orders in SAP.

Work towards continuous personal development

• Attends training sessions.
• Identifies training opportunities and communicates them to the manager.
• Works with senior staff to develop skills.
• Works with other estimators to share and enhance individual knowledge and skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Engineering Technologist designation is an asset.
• Experience in estimation of roads, sewer and water and new subdivision developments will be an asset.
• 7+ years of a combination of field and estimating experience.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to peers.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Scheduling software Primavera P6 Professional.
• Hard Dollar Estimation software and SAP knowledge: asset.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• The expected salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

TOMLINSON OFFERS

• Competitive wages
• Bonus programs
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.