Senior Construction Estimator

Whissell Contracting Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Health, dental, and vision benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Job summary

Whissell Contracting Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to join their Civil Construction team. This role involves preparing competitive cost estimates for underground utility and civil infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills. They will also benefit from a competitive salary and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of related experience, especially in underground utility infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office to create and manage spreadsheets.
• Experience in reading and understanding blueprints and specifications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for projects.
• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings for correctness.
• Conduct tender review meetings discussing schedules and competitive landscape.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Blueprint reading

Understanding of environmental regulations

Communication skills

Education

P.Eng or CET preferred

10+ years in underground utility infrastructure

Tools

B2W software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Construction Estimator to join our Civil Construction team. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for underground utility, earthworks, and civil infrastructure projects. This role plays a key part in the successful pursuit and execution of projects by analyzing drawings, specifications, quantities, production rates, subcontractor pricing, and project risks.

Job Responsibilities

The Estimator will produce cost estimates for assigned tenders, and evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that information is correct and current, all of which are required to successfully bid and win tenders. The successful candidate will also be responsible for following up with sub-contractors to ensure that bids are received.

• Estimate civil earthworks and underground projects
• Evaluate multiple sub-trade execution, strategies, and estimates
• Be accountable for sub-trade strategies and estimates
• Accountable for the entire proposal package submission
• Accountability for the overall construction plan, including schedule, concept, budget, procurement, and risk assessment
• Prepares and maintains the status of plans
• Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
• Produce bid package for Project Manager and Superintendent including labor and equipment budgets, material suppliers, subcontractors, tender specifications, and contracts
• Accountability for updating the database and costing system with project data to ensure cost is current
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates
• Conduct tender review meeting to review scope, productions, construction approach, competitive landscape, schedule, and set markup

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to develop templates, track changes, create spreadsheets, and use formulas
• 10+ years related to underground utility infrastructure experience. Other combinations of experience and education may be considered
• P.Eng or CET is preferred
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints, specifications, schedules, and cost reports is required
• A thorough understanding of the construction process, environmental regulations, and safety practices is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience using B2W software is an asset
• Previous leadership or manager experience is an asset

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Career advancement and professional Development
• Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan. LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more with Manulife Benefits
• RRSP Matching Program
• Commitment to safety
• Perks Beyond the Paycheque: We’ve corporate partnerships we offer our employees exclusive discounts on travel, shopping, lifestyle services, and more

EEO Statement

At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.