Estimator

Bockstael Construction Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable and innovative construction firm as a Project Estimator, where your expertise in cost management will help shape the future of projects across various sectors. This role offers the opportunity to engage in the full project lifecycle, from reviewing specifications to preparing detailed bids. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative culture, you will be part of a team that values continuous improvement and community support. If you have a passion for construction and a desire to make a meaningful impact in Manitoba, this position is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of hands-on experience as an Estimator or similar role.
• Technical graduate in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Strong skills in quantity take-offs and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids and manage preconstruction costs for projects.
• Review specifications and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Collaborate with teams to develop project execution plans.

Skills

Estimating

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Quantity Take-offs

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

VDC Technology

Budgeting

Education

Technical Graduate in Construction Management

Engineering Technology

Engineering

Tools

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)

Job description

Bockstael Construction is a reputable and innovative construction firm known for its commitment to exceptional customer service, excellence, and continuous improvement, and supporting the community. With a rich history spanning over 110 years, Bockstael has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality projects by operating with excellence; prioritizing collaboration, transparency, and the client experience; and operating with a sense of urgency.

We deliver projects across various sectors, including commercial, institutional, industrial, and multifamily residential. Our collaborative approach, commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, and culture of teamwork is a place where you can grow your career while building a better Manitoba.

Position: Project Estimator

The Project Estimator is responsible for the preparation of bids and the preconstruction cost management of small to large scale projects. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Review specifications and drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work, bid strategy, and required contents of estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assemble cost estimates, including obtaining material supply and subcontractor quotations, and closing tenders.
• Develop pre-bid construction schedule, alternative pricing, and additional requirements to provide complete and compliant tender submission.
• Participate in construction management or design-build project development activities including set-up of sub-trade tender packages, project planning, cost saving alternatives, and control estimate development.
• Collaborate with the team to develop, recommend, and implement the project execution plan after being awarded the project.
• Prepare project budgets from preliminary design information.

Qualifications:

• Technical graduate in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Engineering, or equivalent; GSC considered an asset.
• 2-3+ years of “Hands-on” experience in the capacity of an Estimator or similar role. This experience should include a full range of project delivery methods including tenders and construction management.
• Understanding of civil engineering and construction processes.
• Understanding of buildings engineering and construction cost estimating techniques.
• Experience using Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technology.
• Design-build experience.
• Proven skills in quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimating techniques and working with sub-trades.
• Excellent conceptual estimating / budgeting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Sound decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with a self-imposed desire to exceed everyday expectations.
• High degree of detail orientation and technical accuracy in numerical calculations.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed resumé, explaining why they would be a good candidate for this opportunity to [e-mail].