Estimator Civil Concrete - Industrial West
The Estimator Civil Concrete - Industrial West will work as a part of Bird's diverse estimating team, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strategic and considerate approach to developing proposed solutions and pricing for our industrial market clients.
This position is based in our Edmonton, AB office.
What You Will Be Working On- Prepare price estimates and budgets, identifying inherent constraints, risk and opportunities.
- Conduct thorough reviews of the tender documents and analyze subcontractor requirements.
- Work with clients or consultants regarding items that require clarification or elaboration while maintaining competitive approach to developing proposed services and solutions.
- Solicit, analyze and compile pricing from subcontractors.
- Develop preliminary project construction schedules and plans as a basis for pricing with input from subcontractors and Bird personnel.
- Conduct specification checks and participate in detailed estimate reviews.
- Collaborate with supervisory and production operations staff to develop and document approach to priced proposal, including construction and project execution plans.
- Lead pricing activities and submissions for assigned tenders or budgets.
- Respond to post tender clarifications and participate in negotiations between submission and contract award.
- Transfer knowledge acquired during the tender process to the project team during project kick-off meeting.
- Support business development and other securement efforts on an ongoing basis.
What We Are Looking For- Engineering background or relevant technical education (EIT, P.Eng or CET). Civil specialization considered an asset.
- Software experience including Bid2Win, HeavyBid, InEight is an asset.
- 5 or more years of experience in an estimating role within the civil discipline.
- Previous on site construction experience in a civil scope is considered an asset.
- Proven track record of estimating skills, and experience applying estimating techniques throughout the pursuit process to define costs and determine competitive pricing
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans and specifications with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and analyze contract documents to make recommendations for best approach to forming a mutually agreeable contract with a diverse set of clients.
- Able to work out of the Edmonton area.
- Able to execute 3D takeoffs utilizing CAD software. Autodesk Civil 3D or Carlson Takeoff experience is considered an asset.
