Estimator

Surespan Structures; Prince George; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Surespan Structures is seeking an Estimator/Project Coordinator based in Canada’s British Columbia. You will analyze contract docs, perform quantity take-offs, and establish schedules to ensure on-time bids and project success.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in construction estimating/PM, with civil-heavy project experience and proficiency in Bid2Win and CAD tools, plus strong communication skills for multi-party coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of construction experience with a focus in estimating or project management.
• College diploma or university degree in engineering or construction management is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Preference for estimating experience with civil or heavy civil contractors in forestry, mining, oil & gas or public infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents to determine project requirements and risks.
• Complete full quantity take-off of labour, equipment and materials for accurate pricing.
• Establish a critical path schedule to meet milestone dates and completion timelines.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers for competitive bids.
• Prepare final tender submissions using Bid2Win or Excel templates.
• Prepare final tender documents for client submission on behalf of Surespan.
• Coordinate with external consultants, subcontractors, and project management to estimate budget and develop tenders.
• Review scope, schedule, budget, and execution plan to identify risks throughout the project life cycle.

Skills

Critical thinking

Civil estimating

Tendering experience

Construction specs

Coordination

Bid preparation

CAD/Takeoff/Bluebeam

MS Office

Bid2Win

AutoCAD

On-Screen Takeoff

Project management

Communication

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Tools

Bid2Win

AutoCAD

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Excel

Microsoft Office

Project

Outlook

Job description

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed analysis of the contract documents and specifications, to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.) and identifying any associated risk factors, including the monitoring of published addenda's that may alter the original scope of the project.
• Completing full quantity take-off of all labour, equipment and materials required to complete the project as per contract specifications to ensure accuracy of pricing.
• Establishing a critical path schedule on the estimated milestone progress dates and completion timelines in order to meet the contract completion dates.
• Soliciting pricing from subcontractors and suppliers for labour, equipment and materials, in order to ascertain the most competitive price.
• Completing final cost estimate of a project through the use of Bid2Win estimating software, or excel templates incorporating all labour, equipment, and material data, pricing documentation, overhead and profit margins, and producing a final tender submission for review and approval of Chief Estimator and Management.
• Preparing final tender documents for submission to client on behalf of Surespan in order to meet contract deadline submission requirements.
• Acting as a liaison with external consultants, subcontractors and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinating tender development process on behalf of clients.
• Reviewing the project scope, schedule, budget, and project execution plan and identifying any potential risks prior to the project starting and throughout its life cycle.

Education And Experience Required

Minimum two years of construction experience with a focus in estimating or project management. College diploma or university degree in engineering or construction management is beneficial but not mandatory. Preference will be given to those who have previous estimating experience with a general civil or heavy civil contractor with experience working in the natural resources (forestry, mining, oil & gas) or public infrastructure sectors.

Skills Required

• Critical thinking ability
• Ideal candidate will have previous experience in civil estimating. Preferred tendering experience to be comprised of bridges (both new construction and rehabilitation), demolition, pile driving, roads, earthworks, drainage and concrete structures
• Solid understanding of specifications, construction methods and procedures
• Experience with both coordination and estimating would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures
• Working proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project etc.), estimating software (Preferred knowledge of Bid2Win Software) and AutoCAD/On-Screen Takeoff or bluebeam
• Ability to establish a good working relationship with many different people, including owners, other managers, designers and supervisors.
• Familiar with the creation of project schedules.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate priorities based on bid submissions
• Ability to work independently on several tasks or estimates simultaneously
• Communication skill is key both written and verbal to ensure there are no gaps in deliverables or responsibilities
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Location of Employment

The Estimator will be located in Prince George, British Columbia. It should be expected that some travel may be required. Applicants must hold a valid Class 5 Driver's License, Passport, and already be legally permitted to work in Canada.

Surespan offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience along with an excellent benefits package. More importantly, Surespan offers a dynamic, exciting and fast paced environment where ingenuity, hard work and drive are rewarded. We aim to be the best at what we do, whether it is preparing detailed bids or executing complex projects in the field.