Job Title: Estimator
Location: Burnaby, BC
Company Overview:
Our client, a leading heavy civil infrastructure company, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Estimator to join their team. The successful candidate will produce estimates for a wide range of complex and unique heavy civil infrastructure competitive tenders and manage all aspects of construction projects from start to finish. This position is based at their head office in Burnaby, BC.
Key Accountabilities:
- Review plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and project requirements.
- Develop complete estimates for tender submissions on small, medium, and large heavy civil construction projects.
- Cultivate and maintain solid, long-term relationships with customers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze project requirements and establish a plan for developing accurate estimates.
- Review the scope of work, identify subcontractor packages, and secure subcontract tenders for inclusion in the estimate.
- Prepare comprehensive estimates in Hard Dollar, including all self-perform items such as labor, equipment, and materials.
- Conduct risk analysis for estimates and present project execution plans and estimate details during bid review meetings with the Estimating Manager and General Manager.
- Collaborate on joint venture major project pursuits (RFQs and RFPs) with partner companies.
- Maintain and manage client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring appropriate client communication and satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years' experience executing pre-qualifications, estimates, and contract negotiations for small to large heavy civil construction projects in the Lower Mainland.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience managing all aspects of heavy civil construction from project start to project closeout in the Lower Mainland.
- P.Eng, EIT, technical diploma, or extensive industry experience is required.
- Ability to effectively manage new customer development, address customer issues, complaints, and inquiries while providing excellent customer service.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Projects; experience with Hard Dollar is an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with outstanding time management, prioritization, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a confidential, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Valid Driver's License.
Compensation:
110-160K
Application Process:
If you are an experienced Estimator with a passion for heavy civil infrastructure projects and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role.
We look forward to receiving your application!