Senior estimator - construction

Kibbi; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Paid time off

Job summary

Kibbi in Canada is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our civil and industrial construction team. You will prepare cost estimates, read blueprints, and compile bids for large-scale projects, including Class A/B/C/D estimates and tender submissions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of estimating experience, a trades certificate or diploma, and the ability to coordinate with engineers, suppliers, and contractors. Valid driver's license and own transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma.
• Experience: 5 years or more or equivalent experience.
• Own transportation and valid driver’s licence may be required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• 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 with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications.
• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• Prepare cost estimates.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Client focus

Organized

Team player

Proactive

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Database

Spreadsheet

Estimating packages

Take-off packages

Scheduling packages

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

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
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Prepare cost estimates

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD

TYPE OF EXPERIENCE

• Civil
• Mechanical construction
• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction

PROJECT SIZE ESTIMATING EXPERIENCE

• $8,000,001 +

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Project management

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Morning

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Day

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

OTHER BENEFITS

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available