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As a North American leader in infrastructure development Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy and partnering every day to build connect power and strengthen our communities.
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- Are a leader in sustainable construction.With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong and continuous improvement driven by the diversity expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative collaborative minds to join our bestinclass Aecon community!
Under the general supervision of the Estimating Manager the Estimator is responsible for the preparation and documentation of cost estimates and executions plan for the construction of projects. Computes costs estimates of raw materials purchased or leased equipment or subcontracted work and labor required in the bid tendering process
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What Youll Do Here
- Responsible for participating in design reviews for plant systems structures and components within the individuals area of expertise.
- Participation and understanding of both design/build and build to spec contracts
- Interpret project drawings and specifications analyze blueprints specifications and other documentation
- Create sketches drawings and specifications to meet client requirements
- Responsible for accurate takeoff of quantities from project drawings and specifications
- Responsible for the preparations and documentation of project estimates following estimating policy and procedures
- Analyzes subtrade quotations liaison with subcontractors for clarification of issues
- Estimate Preparation labor hours material costs; tender form requirement tools & equipment lists; scheduling; and compile bid packages for subcontractors
- Prepares bid bond applications
- Participate in turnover meetings with Project Management on successful bids
- Site visits may be required on more complex tenders
- Maintains tendering process and set up cost monitoring and reporting systems/procedures
- Costs out potential scope of work changes and bid to construction reviews
- Costs out potential additional costs claim situations
- Tender closings i.e. review of documents compile proposal information participate in closing meetings
- Customer followup of proposals
- Address any addendums change orders etc. Such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her manager
What You Bring To The Team
- Minimum 5 8 years of power plant experience within an estimating department
- Strong estimating background on large capital projects
- Experience managing lump sum projects with large value
- Exceptional organizational Skills
- Strong communication skills oral and written
- Common sense concentration imagination ability to read and understand drawings selfassurance responsible attitude and leadership qualities.
- Good knowledge of sub trades
- Trade Certification and/or P. Eng / CET or equivalent industry experience
- Trade Pipefitter Boilermaker Millwright or Ironworker background
- Good familiarity with MS Excel Word PowerPoint
- Ability to work in a multidiscipline team environment including Aecon personnel vendors consultants and clients
- Ability to write Proposals
- Ability to develop Level 3 4 schedules using Primavera P6 andMS Projects
Aecon fostersdiversity inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age mental or physical disabilities veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the EEOC during any step of the application process pleaseclick here.
At Aecon we deeply appreciate the dedication and skills cultivated through military service. We encourage veterans to apply recognizing the diverse perspective resilience and leadership abilities you bring. Your experiences are invaluable assets as we strive towards our shared goals.