Senior / Intermediate Estimator - ICI - Ottawa

Michael Page International (Canada); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company profit share

Matched RRSP

Health/Dental Insurance

Job summary

Michael Page International (Canada) is seeking a Senior/Intermediate Estimator for an Ottawa-based ICI general contractor. You will conduct detailed analysis of contract documents, prepare takeoffs, costings, and develop project schedules for tenders.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in ICI estimating, a degree in engineering or construction management, and strong MS Office and estimating software skills. Offer includes up to $130,000 salary, company profit share, RRSP matching, and benefits.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4+ years estimating experience in the ICI sector.
• Comfort with budgets around $15M+.
• Knowledge of bid preparation, quantity take-offs, and procurement.
• Ability to identify risks and discuss constructability with teams.
• Familiarity with delivery methods (hard bid, GMP, design-build).
• Strong communication and multitasking capability.
• Proficiency in MS Office and estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contract documents for hard bid / lump sum projects.
• Interpret specifications to define trade scopes and gaps.
• Identify risks and review constructability with staff.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and labour/material costings.
• Develop project schedules for cost development.
• Estimate all costs including labour, materials, overhead, and profit.
• Coordinate scope reviews with trades during tender.
• Build relationships with trade contractors.
• Assist in proposals and pre-qualifications.
• Maintain cost data trends and evaluate alternatives.
• Organize estimating department for a smooth bidding process.

Skills

4+ years estimating experience

Budget analysis

Strong communication

multitasking

Risk identification

Bid/ tender coordination

Education

Engineering/Construction Mgmt degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software

Job description

• A well known, Ottawa based, ICI focused General Contractor


• Looking for their newest Senior or Intermediate Estimator due to their growth

About Our Client

The organisation is a well known, mid-sized, ICI focused General Contrator that specialise in commercial and institutional new builds and rennovations.

Their projects range in value from around $5 Million to $60 Million+

Job Description

Senior / Intermediate Estimator - ICI - Ottawa

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents for hard bid / lump sum projects.


• Accurately interpret specifications to understand trade scopes and communicates gaps / missing information


• Identify risk factors associated with same; and review constructability issues with operational staff.


• Prepare quantity takeoffs and material and labour costing from the drawings and specifications.


• Prepare project schedule for developing General Account costs.


• Prepare General Account costs, including all special requirements such as supervision, winter conditions, weather protection, hoisting, all temporary facilities, and all safety requirements, cleaning.


• Identify productivity impacts, including weather, shifts, location, labor availability, site constraints, operating facility, etc.


• Arrange and coordinate scope review meetings with key trades during tender process.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with trade contractors.


• Complete final cost estimate, including costing all labour, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit margins, to have a final tender submission ready for review and approval by management.


• Assist in preparing project schedule for Proposals / Pre-qualifications.


• Assist in preparing Proposals / Pre-qualifications for acquiring new work / new clients.


• Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs and analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternatives.


• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, and suppliers that reflect and support the Company's core values.


• Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented.


• Organize the estimating department to ensure that the proper procedures are in place to allow a smooth bidding process.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

Senior / Intermediate Estimator - ICI - Ottawa

Skills & Experience

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management or a combination of education and industry experience


• 4+ years' relevant experience estimating in the ICI construction industry;


• Comfortable working with budgets of $15Million+


• Possess general construction knowledge; and have developed a good understanding of specifications, materials, and methods and procedures through site visits or on-site experience.


• Possess knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, inter-departmental functions, pricing, and bid-closing procedures.


• Have the ability to identify risks / opportunities contained within contract documents.


• Be familiar with different delivery methods, such as Construction & Project Management, hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost-reimbursable.


• Be able and willing to converse with, and solicit, trades.


• Be resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.


• Possess advanced verbal and written communication skills.


• Possess advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and internal operations systems, scheduling and estimating software.

What's on Offer

• A basic salary of up to $130,000 (dependent upon experience).


• Company profit share


• Matched RRSP


• Health/Dental Insurance