Senior Estimator

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.

Alberta Beach, AB

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Senior Estimator
Our client is searching for a Senior Estimator to join their team. This role will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and quotes for various projects while overseeing the entire project tendering process. A successful candidate will bring experience, mentorship and positivity to the role, contributing to a dynamic and supportive work environment while upholding the values of the organization.
Your success will be defined by your ability to:

Act as the lead estimator on multiple complex construction projects throughout design-build, construction management, or stipulated sum project types

Confidently act as lead through project procurement, bid packages, and throughout preconstruction

Be responsible for the project tendering and costing processes

Create RFP documents and solicitation of bids from trades

Analyze project specifications, construction drawings, and bid documents

Assemble accurate, detailed, and well-organized budgets and estimates

Support and mentor junior team members

Complete detailed takeoffs for estimates

Collect, compare and analyze different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers

Evaluate and level tender bids

Conduct regular risk assessments with a view to proactively managing increased costs or delayed schedule in construction projects

Use creativity and experience to provide estimating and cost engineering solutions

Build and maintain relationships with sub-trades for future opportunities

Identify labor, material, costs and time requirements on a project basis by researching proposals, recent invoices, drawings, and any related documents

Revise cost estimate reports to reflect design changes, client needs, or when the availability of materials or labour changes

Advising preconstruction and operations teams about opportunities to improve cost effectiveness of construction

Constantly strive to improve company processes and the quality of the finished product

Mentor and support the development of junior team members, providing guidance and technical assistance to help them build their skills

Your strengths include:

5+ years of experience as an estimator

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Construction Engineering Technology Diploma is preferred

Experience working on Design-Build projects in a variety of sectors - light industrial and commercial experience is preferred

Proficient understanding of current building systems, materials, and building codes

Proficient understanding of the financial aspects of construction including estimating, budgeting, cost control and reporting

Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and thinking outside the box to create solutions

Ability to work in a fast paced organization continually meeting deadlines

Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations

Motivation, great organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

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