Estimator- Road Building

15 Ledcor Management Limited; Edmonton; In loco; CAD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ledcor Group is seeking an Estimator with highway construction expertise and a willingness to train the right candidate. You will prepare accurate, competitive estimates for lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus work, including quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and bid preparation.

Collaborate with project teams, trades, and suppliers to develop bids and ensure accuracy. If you are a strong problem solver who looks for innovative ways to improve estimating and project outcomes, join our Ledcor

Competenze

• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Estimating, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of related estimating experience, preferably in highway construction.
• Knowledge of construction practices, methods, equipment, costs, and budgeting.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and documents, assess their completeness, and develop project schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, and related estimating software is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Mansioni

• Prepare detailed project estimates, including site visits, quantity take-offs, pricing, and submissions for management review.
• Review drawings, specifications, proposals, and other tender documents to develop accurate and competitive bids.
• Coordinate with trades and suppliers on pricing, addenda, invitations, and bid closings.
• Prepare clear, well-documented quantity take-offs for handover to project teams, incorporating applicable safety and security requirements.
• Develop conceptual estimates using historical data and analyze cost information for management review.
• Maintain estimating systems, procedures, and standards while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Conoscenze

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formazione

Construction Management / Estimating / Engineering degree or diploma

Strumenti

Bluebeam

InEight Estimate

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an Estimator with expertise in highway construction, but we are willing to train the right individual. You will prepare accurate, competitive estimates for a range of projects, including lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus work. This role involves quantity take-offs, cost analysis, bid preparation, and collaboration with project teams, trades, and suppliers. If you are a strong problem solver who looks for innovative ways to improve estimating and project outcomes, join our Ledcor team today!

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project estimates, including site visits, quantity take-offs, pricing, and submissions for management review
• Review drawings, specifications, proposals, and other tender documents to develop accurate and competitive bids
• Coordinate with trades and suppliers on pricing, addenda, invitations, and bid closings
• Prepare clear, well-documented quantity take-offs for handover to project teams, incorporating applicable safety and security requirements
• Develop conceptual estimates using historical data and analyze cost information for management review
• Maintain estimating systems, procedures, and standards while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Strong Communication skills which allow you communicate and collaborate effectively with estimating teams, management, clients, and industry partners

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Estimating, Engineering, or a related field
• 0–5 years of related estimating experience, preferably in highway construction
• Knowledge of construction practices, methods, equipment, costs, and budgeting
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and documents, assess their completeness, and develop project schedules
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, and related estimating software is preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

Work Conditions

Office/field role based out of our Leduc location 5 day on 2 day off schedule Travel will be required approximately 20% Full time permanent position

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor.

We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.