Employment Type: Full Time – Salary
Business Unit: Ralmax Contracting
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Reporting to: General Manager
Ralmax Contracting has an exciting and immediate opening for an Estimator in Victoria. This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, execution, and submission of all tender applications and project estimates. The Estimator will report to the General Manager.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Use of company assets including vehicle w/ fuel, cellphone, computer, and tablet
- Professional development, training, and advancement
- Educational training and paid course work
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing civil construction tenders and providing a bid summary to the General Manager for go/no go analysis
- Leading the pre-construction process including bid documents, bonding and insurance, cost estimates, and pre-qualification proposals
- Reviewing project specifics with Superintendent and determining production rates
- Locating/Determining opportunities to set us apart from the competition
- Attending pre-tender meetings and liaising with owners, engineers, and sub-contractors
- Obtaining quotes from sub-contractors as well as required sub-contractor documentation for analysis of choosing the best contractor
- Assisting with estimates for ongoing projects including change orders and additional work
Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Civil Contracting as an Estimator
- Must be familiar with industry jargon, specifications, materials, and the ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Must be familiar with production rates, heavy equipment, and the general work process for civil excavation, earthworks, underground utilities, and roadworks
- Prior experience with estimating software including BlueBeam and Sharpesoft or similar is required
- Bachelor of Engineering, Certificate in Engineering Technologies, or equivalent, an asset
- CCA Gold Seal, an asset
General Skills:
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Proven positive interpersonal skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of MS Office suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project
Requirements:
- Must have a current and valid class 5 driver's license
- Travel to off-site locations is required
- Work both indoors and outdoors
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
Application Process:
If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at: [email protected]. We want to support all applicants during this process.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
We are looking forward to connecting with you!