Senior Estimator

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing employee training

Extended Medical Benefits including V,

RRSP with employer matching program

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Oakville, ON is seeking a Senior Estimator to respond to RFPs and interface with clients on ground engineering projects.

You will analyze inquiries, prepare tenders, and present design concepts while mentoring junior staff. A degree in construction management or civil/geotechnical engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience is required, English fluency is essential, and French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ground engineering or special foundations
• Experience with proposal preparation and project engineering applications a plus
• Strong technical knowledge across a wide range of ground engineering techniques
• Site experience in ground engineering is desirable
• Fluency in English; French is an asset

Responsibilities

• Respond to client RFPs and interface with clients
• Generate project and business opportunities with BAUER Canada’s plans
• Prepare and review technical tenders, bids, and tender docs
• Visit construction sites to obtain feedback from operations
• Mentor junior estimators and present design concepts to clients

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English fluency

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Location: Burnaby, BC or Oakville, ON

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Senior Estimator is responsible for responding to client Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and interfacing directly with clients.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate project and business opportunities through customer contact in alignment with BAUER Canada’s business plans and growth strategies
• Analyze inquiry packages, communicate with Clients and understand their needs
• Identify strategic selling points for each project and for each Client
• Assess alternate methods to provide cost and time savings to Clients
• Prepare and review technical tenders, bids, and tender documentation
• Interpret and respond to complex technical specifications
• Present design concepts to clients and other stakeholders
• Mentor junior Estimators
• Visit construction sites to obtain firsthand feedback from the Operations teams
• Negotiate and communicate complex technical and commercial issues to a variety of audiences
• Identify and evaluate new markets through prospecting, web research, and networking
• Maintain and update client databases and portals
• Attend and participate in industry events, professional groups, and networking associations
• Promote BAUER’s mission, vision, values, reputation, code of ethics, standards, policies, and procedures internally and externally

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Qualified candidates will have a Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in ground engineering or special foundations
• Experience or qualifications in cost engineering or applications engineering are considered an asset
• Proven experience in proposal preparation and project engineering applications with successful outcomes
• Strong technical knowledge across a wide range of ground engineering and special foundation techniques
• Site experience in ground engineering techniques is desirable
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with excellent prioritization and time management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in English required; French proficiency is an asset

SALARY RANGE

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Ongoing employee training and professional development opportunities
• Extended Medical Benefits including Vision, Dental, and Prescription benefits
• RRSP with employer matching program
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off