Estimator

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Tampere; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Benefits program

Retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead tender preparation for complex Design-Build projects up to $1 billion. You will interpret drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and cost out labour, materials, and subcontractors to build competitive bids.

This role emphasizes collaboration with field staff and management, mentoring junior staff, maintaining tender files, and ensuring accurate submissions while managing deadlines and risk.

Qualifications

• University degree in civil engineering or civil technology preferred.
• 5+ years in the construction estimating field.
• Experience with Design-Build estimates and team processes.
• Ability to read construction drawings and documents.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Interpret tender drawings and specifications for projects up to $1 Billion.
• Perform quantity take-offs from tender drawings.
• Cost out labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Prepare initial tender schedules for handoff to field staff.
• Lead design-build tenders and present scope, timing, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Close tenders and ensure accuracy of submissions.
• Mentor junior employees and help maintain estimating processes.
• Provide job cost evaluations to management.

Skills

Estimating

Design-Build

Tendering

Cost analysis

In Eight Estimate

Reading drawings

Excel

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

InEight Estimate

Estimating software

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will prepare detailed cost estimates using estimating software of the full project scope including labour, equipment, raw materials, purchased equipment and subcontractors. Tender closings are to meet all submission deadlines.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

ESTIMATING & TENDER PREPARATION

• Accurately interpret and comprehend tender drawings and specifications for all projects up to $1 Billion
• Perform and/or direct quantity take-offs from tender drawings
• Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs (labour, material, equipment, subcontractors)
• Cost out potential scope changes/additional costs/claims
• Prepare initial tender schedule for handoff to field staff
• Prepare bid bond and insurance request forms

TENDER MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY

• Successfully and independently lead Design-Build projects through the tender stage
• Chair meetings and set project goals
• Present project scope, staging, timing, risks, constraints, and cost-saving opportunities
• Close tenders (reviews, sub-proposal analysis)
• Accountable for accuracy of tender submissions
• Maintain files and correspondence on active tenders

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION & PROJECT SUPPORT

• Customer follow-up on submitted tenders/proposals
• Communicate with field staff and clients
• Provide technical support to field staff
• Monitor active projects and provide job cost evaluations to management

LEADERSHIP, PROCESS & TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Mentorship of junior employees
• Assist in maintaining estimating department policies, procedures, and standards
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree – Civil Engineering or College Graduate – Civil Technology preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry, with 5+ years’ experience in estimating.
• Direct experience in Design-Build estimates and team processes.
• Experience using a commercial bidding platform (In Eight Estimate preferable)
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Computer proficiency – proficiency in an estimating package is a must, and Word and Excel would be an asset.
• Thorough understanding OPSS and CDED.
• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected Base Salary: $70,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and work location.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.