senior estimator - construction

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental agency seeks an estimator with over 5 years of experience in commercial/industrial construction. The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates, read blueprints, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. This role requires a solid educational background and specific technological skills, including estimating and scheduling software.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Parking paid by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in estimating roles required.
• Experience in commercial and/or industrial construction is essential.
• Basic security clearance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Estimating packages

Scheduling packages

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Estimating

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Scheduling packages
• MS Project
• MS Excel

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction

Project size estimating experience

• $8,000,001 +

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus