DescriptionWho We Are
Alstar Group of Companies Ltd. has been providing quality construction services to the oil and gas industry since 1969. Located in Calgary with projects throughout Western Canada we are a leader in the oil and gas industry for turnkey new construction maintenance and prefabrication and modular construction services.
Who You Are:
Are you a resultsoriented Estimator with a strategic focus looking to work directly with clients Join our growing Estimating team to deliver industryleading energy construction services for employees clients and the community.
Ideal candidates have excellent attention to detail effective communication skills and are dedicated to bid initiation determining project scope and pricing for various projects.
Heres what we offer you:
- Competitive compensation
- Total Rewards Program
- Extended health care plan including medical dental vision and mental health services
- Three weeks of vacation annually.
- Group RRSP
- Group Life AD&D Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid safety orientations
- Great company culture and environment
- Areas to grow within the organization opportunities for growth
- Recognition of achievements and contribution
What were looking for from you If this describes you wed love to meet!
- Construction fabrication or engineering direct or related experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience estimating in the oil and gas construction industry with a focus on fabrication and field construction
- Strong knowledge of construction methods materials and equipment used in oil and gas projects
- Proficiency in estimation software and tools (e.g. Bluebeam Navisworks MS Office Google Sheets).
- Exceptional analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously.
- Proven track record of delivering accurate and competitive estimates on complex projects
- Professional certifications (e.g. AACE PMI) are an asset
Responsibilities:
- Review Client RFP documents including Scope of Work and determine Alstars role in the project
- Communicate with third parties to determine their scope and pricing for various projects
- Gather quantity takeoffs thirdparty RFQs and Alstar Labour and Equipment plans to create budgets
- Complete estimates ranging from $1MM to over $100MM
- Review Alstar Proposal and Construction Plans for submission ensuring quality and completeness of all required tender documents
- Coordinate estimating team members on quantity takeoffs and subcontractor requests for quotes
- Collaborate on preliminary construction schedules with internal and external stakeholders
- Handover awarded jobs to Project Managers and lead handover meetings
- Ensure timely proposal submission and manage postbid clarifications
- Collaborate closely with Senior Management Project Managers and Construction Managers
- Complete estimates for Labour Equipment and Materials (LEM) and review with management
- Conduct thorough cost analysis of materials labor equipment and subcontractor services
- Identify and assess potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them within the estimation process
- Maintain uptodate knowledge of industry standards trends and best practices to ensure accurate and competitive pricing
- Present and justify estimates to senior management clients and stakeholders in bid review meetings
Required Experience:
Senior IC