As an experienced Estimator with a strong background in large-scale infrastructure projects, you will take the lead on quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and competitive bid management. Utilizing advanced estimating software, you'll develop accurate lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus estimates across a wide range of complex projects.
Your analytical expertise and forward-thinking approach will drive innovative, cost-effective solutions that enhance project outcomes. In this role, you're not just estimating-you're laying the groundwork for transformative infrastructure.
Essential Responsibilities:- Interfaces and communicates effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts
- Shares expertise with the estimating team in an ongoing effort to develop, recommend revisions and implement procedures, standards, rules and regulations
- Implements and maintains Ledcor systems and procedures in relation to estimating
- Analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects, performs complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for management review
- Supervises the solicitation of trades regarding bid invitations, pricing, addenda, and tender/bid closings
- Supervises and performs quantity take-offs for all areas of the estimate while ensuring the take-off is well notated for hand-over to the project team and includes safety and security requirements required by Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
- Applies knowledge and skills through the handling of complex problems and shares expertise with the estimating team in an ongoing effort to develop, recommend revisions and implement procedures, standards, rules and regulations
- Prepares conceptual estimates by interpreting historical data
- Researches and analyzes cost data for review and presentation to management
Qualifications: - Completion of post-secondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Estimating, Engineering or a related education
- 5-8 years of related estimating experience
- Knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and equipment
- An understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness
- Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule
- Strong computer background including experience with MS Office, Bluebeam, InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, and related software
- Ability to work in a team environment and willing to promote teamwork by motivating, coaching and guiding others
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