Civil Estimator

Are you a dedicated passionate professional looking to grow your career with a company long-term JoinHall Constructorsas aEstimator!

As an Estimator you report to the Chief Estimator or a Senior Estimator and will prepare and submit estimates on behalf of Hall Constructors. This position contributes to the overall organization by bidding on various types of work and handing over successful bids to the project team. This role primarily interacts with the estimating team Chief Estimator VP Pre-Construction and Project Coordinators with the goal of project pursuit and acquisition. Coordination and communication with the operations staff is key to ensure feedback from ongoing projects and input for creating estimates. Contact with clients subcontractors and vendors will also be required and the utmost professionalism is expected during these interactions. You will be responsible for all aspects of estimating including reviewing bid documents measuring quantities developing first principle estimates procuring and comparing quotes from vendors and subs and preparing and submitting proposals.

Your day-to-day will look like:

• Prepare complete accurate and timely estimates in accordance with Halls estimating procedures and bid requirements.
• Review drawings specifications geotechnical information addenda contract conditions and other bid documents to identify scope risks and pricing requirements.
• Plan and manage assigned estimates including takeoffs and work delegated to project coordinators or estimating interns.
• Develop construction methodologies production assumptions crew requirements equipment selections indirect costs and preliminary schedules.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier scopes solicit quotations evaluate pricing and confirm scope coverage.
• Coordinate with the estimating operations and project-management teams to incorporate relevant field experience constructability input and historical cost information.
• Attend site visits pre-bid meetings estimating meetings and bid-review meetings as required.
• Communicate professionally with clients consultants subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Identify scope gaps commercial risks opportunities and clarifications and escalate significant issues to the Chief Estimator.
• Prepare bid forms proposal documents assumptions exclusions clarifications and other submission requirements.
  
• Support final estimate reviews and ensure tender submissions are complete compliant and submitted on time.
• Prepare a detailed handover of successful bids for the project team including pricing assumptions subcontractor coverage risks opportunities and outstanding items.
• Maintain complete and organized bid records including drawings addenda quotations correspondence and estimate documentation.

You have the following qualifications technical and interpersonal skills:

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of construction estimating experience including direct experience preparing competitive bids for civil infrastructure projects involving earthworks deep excavations underground utilities roadworks and concrete or related civil works.
• Education: Post-secondary education in civil engineering construction management engineering technology or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers license.
• Considered an Asset:
  • Experience estimating civil construction projects in Lower Mainland British Columbia and knowledge of local subcontractors suppliers labour conditions and construction practices.
  • Experience with HCSS HeavyJob Microsoft Project AutoCAD or digital takeoff software (Carlson etc.)
  • Professional or Technical Designation: EIT AScT GSC CET PQS
    

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in HCSS HeavyBid Bluebeam Revu Microsoft Word and Excel with working knowledge of HCSS HeavyJob Microsoft Project and Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings specifications geotechnical information addenda and contract documents.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs for civil construction work including:
  • • Large-scale and detailed excavations
    • Deep and shallow utilities
    • Earthworks grading and cut-to-fill operations
    • Landfill construction land reclamation and remediation
    • Roadworks flatwork ditches and retaining walls
    • Concrete structures and related civil works
      
• Organize estimates and supporting documentation in accordance with Halls estimating standards.
• Prepare bid clarifications assumptions exclusions preliminary schedules and proposal documentation.
• Communicate technical and commercial information clearly in written and spoken English.
  

Interpersonal Skills:

• Works effectively in a deadline-driven environment and manages competing priorities.
• Collaborates well with estimating operations and project-management teams.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with clients consultants subcontractors suppliers and colleagues.
• Demonstrates strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains close attention to detail and proactively identifies scope gaps risks and potential issues.
• Works independently with limited supervision while seeking guidance and escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Listens actively considers input from others and applies feedback to improve future estimates.
• Exercises sound judgment and clearly communicates assumptions uncertainties and recommendations.
• Remains dependable responsive and accountable for assigned work and deadlines.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning professional development and growth within the organization.
  

You can expect these great benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Extended health benefits.
• RRSP
• Team building and social events.
• Training development and mentorship opportunities.
• Opportunity to advance in your career.
• Work-life balance.
• A great culture where we truly value our employees.
• Only residents in the Lower Mainland of BC will be considered.
  

AboutHall Constructors:

Hall Constructors was founded in 2010 and since then has seen steady growth to become one of Business in Vancouvers Top 10 Construction Companies in BC. Hall Constructors specializes in large scale excavation civil infrastructure highway and bridge construction underground utilities and site development projects. With project sizes ranging from $100k to $150M we are well suited to manage any civil project needs regardless of complexity.

Our diversification and growth started in 2018 with the addition of All Roads Construction. With All Roads successfully up and running 2020 saw more growth with the addition of Hall Shoring & Foundations and Hall Mechanical Services.

We pride ourselves as a collaborative and forward-thinking employer and want our employees to build their skillset and achieve career goals with us.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC