Civil Estimator

Saskatoon - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Project Management

Job Summary

CIVIL ESTIMATOR

Firma Contracting Inc. is a growing western Canadian based civil contracting company. This is a new position and we are looking for someone that can lead estimates and proposals in Saskatoon.

Firma offers candidates a highly collaborative environment for growth and leadership opportunity. We have a dynamic team with a great workplace culture. Our total compensation package is competitive because we value the people that make our business and develop relationships that make it succeed and flourish.

The Civil Estimator is responsible for monitoring bid sites chasing down bid leads evaluating bid / tender specifications and drawings ensuring that the operations team has a clear understanding of the project scope risks and requirements. The Civil Estimator must follow-up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that bids are received. The Civil Estimator also assists the Project Management teams in project handoff and startup. Critical for success are the ability to take direction work independently manage time effectively and demonstrate an acute attention to detail.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Monitor bid sites follow up on leads and seek out work opportunities
Manage the estimating process during tendering phase of all projects
Assemble accurate timely and well-organized estimates and new project set-up documents including bids construction management design builds cost estimates and control budgets
Analyze drawings and specifications and determine potential risk exposure
Coordinate tender process and maintain a good relationship with clients subcontractors consultants vendors end users and suppliers
Coordinate with senior management HSE human resources and other potential stakeholders in the development of comprehensive proposals
Attend site meetings bid meetings pre-construction meetings as needed and disseminate project information to the appropriate operations personnel
Create and issue quotes/proposal submission documents
Review bid requirements for projects prepare and attend site walkthroughs and project site meetings review and confirm geotechnical conditions draft risk matrix and prepare take-offs
Assist in creating preliminary budget for all successful tender projects and change order pricing
Work with project manager for turnover to operations.

Required Skills:

Minimum of 3 years experience of construction estimating on mid to large scale civil construction projects
Experience estimating underground utility scopes is an asset
Personable and great at building relationships
Skilled in negotiating
Experience from RFQ phase to project award
Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) MS Project and Adobe
Impeccable attention to detail
Experienced in reading plans and specifications
Highly organized and collaborative
Strong communication skills able to delegate and provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail
Valid drivers licence

Required Experience:

Manager

CIVIL ESTIMATORFirma Contracting Inc. is a growing western Canadian based civil contracting company. This is a new position and we are looking for someone that can lead estimates and proposals in Saskatoon.Firma offers candidates a highly collaborative environment for growth and leadership opportuni...