Estimator Infrastructure Projects
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As an Infrastructure Construction Estimator youll play a vital role in the success of our projects by preparing accurate and timely full-cost estimates. Your expertise in materials labour and equipment costing will directly impact our competitiveness and profitability.
What Youll Do
Prepare and coordinate full-cost estimates for a variety of project types: Conceptual Design-Build Construction Management IPD Lump Sum and general tender work
Develop material labour and equipment cost breakdowns based on project proposals plans and specifications
Establish unit costs labour rates productivity factors and account for location impacts
Source and evaluate competitive material and equipment pricing for each tender or pursuit
Recommend allowances for indirect costs design unknowns escalation and contingency
Identify and develop competitive advantages to improve bid success
Attend pre-tender site visits and meetings to fully understand project scope
Review design options and suggest solutions based on cost quality and availability of materials
Support negotiations on contracts change orders and sub-trade buyouts in collaboration with the operations team
Participate in client interviews and presentations for project pursuits
Requirements
Qualifications
What You Bring
Must have experience in heavy construction such as infrastructure projects
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Construction Engineering or a related field
3 years of experience in estimating or project coordination with a commercial general contractor
Ability to read and interpret building specifications schematics and as-builts
Strong mathematical and analytical skills to prepare material and labour estimates and interpret job-cost reports
Proficiency with cost-estimating software for preparing quotes and bids
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and Adobe
Awareness of current market conditions and competitors within the industry
Required Skills:
Qualifications What You Bring Must have experience in heavy construction such as infrastructure projects Post-secondary degree or diploma in Construction Engineering or a related field 3 years of experience in estimating or project coordination with a commercial general contractor Ability to read and interpret building specifications schematics and as-builts Strong mathematical and analytical skills to prepare material and labour estimates and interpret job-cost reports Proficiency with cost-estimating software for preparing quotes and bids Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and Adobe Awareness of current market conditions and competitors within the industry
Required Education:
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Construction Engineering or a related field
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
