Estimator General Contracting

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Project Management

Job Summary

Firma Contracting is a civil contractor based in Western Canada. Over three short years in Alberta we have tripled the size of our operations. We are growing quickly and looking for ambitious self-starters to grow with us.

We are hiring a seasoned Estimator - General Contracting to bid / build proposals for projects in Western Canada. An ideal fit with our team is a person who values relationships has a strong acumen for numbers and conceptualizing large scale projects and brings their understanding of various trade scopes to culminate in a rigorous proposal process.

We offer a lot as a company meaningful things that make work enjoyable like a great culture that prioritizes people diversity fun and transparency; opportunity the chance to be entrepreneurial by shaping the business and your future in a quick paced environment that is expanding rapidly.

Our company offers competitive wages RRSP matching program health and dental benefits HCS account actual work / life balance and a supportive flexible work environment with longevity and growth potential.

Role and Responsibilities:

Oversee the estimating and bidding process for general contracting scopes manage deadlines content budget development contractor selection and all components of the proposal process
Communicate effectively and professionally with internal teams vendors contractors clients
Understand jurisdictional standards and codes
Analyze project details specifications drawings timelines etc. to understand the potential opportunities and risks.
Build relationships with vendors and contractors solicit bid invitations pricing addenda and tender/bid closings
Perform quantity take-offs
Prepare estimates and utilize historical information and industry knowledge to hone expertise
Research and analyze all relevant information for review with management
Prepare estimate turnover to the project management team
Conduct reviews / lessons learned with management and project team to determine areas for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

3 years of estimating experience within the civil construction industry.
Completion of post-secondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management Estimating Engineering is an asset
Great people skills in building relationships negotiation and connecting
Keenness to seek out opportunities
Knowledge of modern construction practices techniques and equipment
In depth understanding of the proposal and bidding process
An understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness
Knowledge of construction costs and budgets
Ability to build schedules for bidding purposes
Understanding of project management
An in-depth grasp of inherent risks on projects and how to address
Detail orientated and assertive in asking questions to get to required details
Collaborative innovative in your approach to problem solving

Feel free to reach out and ask questions - its part of the job.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Role and Responsibilities:

Oversee the estimating and bidding process for general contracting scopes manage deadlines content budget development contractor selection and all components of the proposal process
Communicate effectively and professionally with internal teams vendors contractors clients
Understand jurisdictional standards and codes
Analyze project details specifications drawings timelines etc. to understand the potential opportunities and risks.
Build relationships with vendors and contractors solicit bid invitations pricing addenda and tender/bid closings
Perform quantity take-offs
Prepare estimates and utilize historical information and industry knowledge to hone expertise
Research and analyze all relevant information for review with management
Prepare estimate turnover to the project management team
Conduct reviews / lessons learned with management and project team to determine areas for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

3 years of estimating experience within the civil construction industry.
Completion of post-secondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management Estimating Engineering is an asset
Great people skills in building relationships negotiation and connecting
Keenness to seek out opportunities
Knowledge of modern construction practices techniques and equipment
In depth understanding of the proposal and bidding process
An understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness
Knowledge of construction costs and budgets
Ability to build schedules for bidding purposes
Understanding of project management
An in-depth grasp of inherent risks on projects and how to address
Detail orientated and assertive in asking questions to get to required details
Collaborative innovative in your approach to problem solving

Feel free to reach out and ask questions - its part of the job.

Required Experience:

Senior IC