Senior Estimator - Civil

J EllisDon Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation in Mississauga is seeking a senior estimator to lead the bid process on large, complex transportation projects. You will review drawings and tender docs, assemble accurate estimates, and coordinate with subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.

The successful candidate will bring 12+ years in civil construction with a focus on transportation infra, 5+ years in estimating, and strong communication and budgeting skills. This on-site role offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering or construction.
• 12+ years civil construction experience focusing on transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, rail).
• 5+ years estimating experience.
• Project management and field experience is an asset.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through a bid process for large, complex projects.
• Review drawings and tender documents to understand scope of work and submission requirements.
• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management and design-build.
• Prepare reports and lead executive bid review meetings.
• Review schedule for accuracy and determine production rates.
• Negotiate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Maintain databases of labour rates, material pricing and project costs.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Cost analysis

Communication

Documentation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Construction

Tools

B2W Software

Job description

Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects.

It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self.

Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Confidently lead a team through the completion of a bid process for larger and complicated projects. (Scope definition, risk profiling, division of work among team members, facilitate and lead executive reviews meeting.)
• Review drawings and tender documents to understand scope of work and submission requirements.
• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management and design-build.
• Prepare reports and lead executive bid review meetings.
• Review schedule for accuracy and determine production rates.
• Contact subcontractors and vendors for specific divisions to obtain external pricing.
• Negotiate subcontractors and vendor pricing.
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management and design-build
• Organize sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting the buy-out process
• Distribute sub-trade quotes to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
• Recognize and evaluate risks within each specific project and produce and maintain a risk registry.
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference.
• Support the project handover process to the Project Delivery / Operation teams.
• If requested, assist with the project material procurements
• Able to work independently and as a team member
• Oversee pre-qualification submissions, RFQ’s and RFI’s.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones.
• Mentor and develop junior staff within the estimating department.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintains continuity among corporate, division and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing bid needs.
• Determine bidding standards to improve estimating bid quality and reduce estimating time.

Requirements

• You have a Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Construction
• 12+ years of civil construction experience with a focus on transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, rail)
• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• Project Management and Field Experience is an asset.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Develop and manage budgets.
• Familiarity with B2W Software would be considered an asset
• Well-developed interpersonal customer service and relationship-building skills
• Good oral and written English-language skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, energetic, and reliable with a positive disposition
• The ability to work under pressure and to prioritize work effectively

$100,000 - $130,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We build on great relationships We pride ourselves on being great people to work with.

Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity.

We exist to provide great careers to one another.

With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience.

Values-based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.