Civil Engineering degree, diploma, or related construction education with 8-10 years of estimating experience in heavy civil projects.
Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies, techniques, and relevant construction contracts.
Extensive experience in creating conceptual budgets.
Ability to effectively work under pressure while delegating tasks to a team.
Experience with estimating software such as OST or costX.
Eligibility for Security Clearance due to project requirements.
Responsibilities
Lead a team through project procurement and bid processes.
Assemble detailed budgets and estimates for accuracy and organization.
Mentor and train junior estimating staff to enhance team capabilities.
Organize sub-contractor quotes and assist in the buy-out process.
Monitor project success and assist with value engineering to address challenges.
Build and maintain relationships with sub-trades for future collaboration.
Distribute budgets and sub-trade quotes while identifying risk areas.
Benefits
Continuous learning opportunities.
Career growth potential within the organization.
Commitment to inclusion and respect for diversity in the workplace.
Full Job Description
You as a Senior Estimator will:
Confidently lead a team through project procurement, the bid process and pre-construction
Work under pressure and meeting strict deadlines
Mentor and train junior estimating staff
Assemble accurate, detailed, and well-organized budgets and estimates
Work with various contract types - including Construction Management, Design Build, P3, and Lump sum.
Organize sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting the buy-out process
Monitor the success of a project, assisting with value engineering and noting potential challenges
Build and maintain relationships with sub-trades for future opportunities
Distribute sub-trade quotes and budgets to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference
Is this the right role for you?
You have a Civil Engineering degree, diploma, or related construction education, along with 8 to 10 years of estimating experience on heavy civil and infrastructure projects, including bridges, roads, highways, transit, earthworks, and municipal infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
You have an advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
You have extensive experience creating conceptual budgets
You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations while delegating to a team
You have experience with estimating software (OST, costX)
Eligibility for Security Clearance due to project requirements.
EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
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EllisDon is a world-leading construction and building services company that completes in excess of $4 billion worth of contracts annually, in every market sector and across the globe. Over the last 65 years, they have grown from being a general contractor to a multi-faceted company that can deliver any aspect of a project.
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