Senior Estimator, Building Construction

20 Ledcor Construction Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an experienced Estimator to manage cost analyses and project estimates for diverse commercial and light industrial projects. The role involves diligent quantity take-offs, bid management, and effective communication with stakeholders. Join a rewarding environment focused on empowerment and inclusion in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of estimating experience within ICI construction.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.
• Strong understanding of trade-related drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation efforts.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive bid estimates.
• Develop project schedules based on estimates.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Estimating

Tools

MS Office

On Screen Take Off (OST)

Estimating software

Job description

Youre an Estimator with 6 years of experience bringing commercial residential and light industrial construction projects to life. Youll tackle quantity take-offs cost analyses sub-trade negotiations and competitive bid management like a proall while keeping things organized with cutting-edge estimating software (OST). Whether flying solo or with minimal supervision youll be at the heart of crafting hard bid cost-plus and design-build estimates for a variety of exciting projects.

Watch Ledcors Innovation Culture and Community video to see what its like working for Ledcor and apply today to join our Buildings Construction team in Winnipeg Manitoba!

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation efforts review and analyze quotes and provide data to support subcontractor selection for large and complex bids
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for all estimate areas ensuring clear documentation for project team handover including safety and security requirements per Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
• Analyze plans specifications proposals and other documentation to prepare comprehensive bid estimates including site visits quantity take-offs pricing and preparing a presentation for management to review
• Integrate drawing specifications terms and conditions into bids and review RFIs prior to submission
• Develop project schedules and execution schedules based on estimates incorporating input from project teams and relevant trades
• Support the presentation of estimate proposals to stakeholders
• Prepare conceptual estimates using historical data and insights
• Participate in major trade pre-award meetings as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of estimating experience within ICI construction; on-site project management experience is an asset
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Estimating Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency with MS Office Onscreen Take Off (OST) and related estimating software; familiarity with BIM modeling is an asset
• Strong understanding of trade-related drawings specifications and construction documents with the ability to assess their completeness
• Solid knowledge of construction costs budgets and project schedule development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences and provide coaching to team members

Work Conditions

• This is an office-based role located in Winnipeg MB
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

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Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial residential institutional and light industrial projects along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects of all sizes across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas 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 Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page .

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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