Role overview

Responsibilities:

Develop coaching and mentoring skills with the estimating team throughout all aspects of the estimating process
Determine the project scope of work
Set-up and complete estimates in company standard estimating program
Prepare preliminary construction schedules based on self-perform productivities and subcontractor input to determine project duration and resulting overhead costs
Complete estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, and subtrade plugs
Identify and develop constructability requirements for project construction
Analyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials
Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings
Analyze and propose potential strategies, advantages, or innovations for the project that could provide the company with a more competitive bid
Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values
Analyze subcontractor bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included
Participate in or lead the bid close on medium-sized projects
Oversee bid closings of mid to large projects led by more junior team members
Assemble conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data
Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on medium-sized projects
Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation
Prepare an estimate schedule of all activities required to complete a fully quantified and costed estimate (or delegated scopes) based on a full review of the Estimate Checklist, including milestone dates and any required support resources
Lead a team of support estimators and operational staff, assisting with planning their time, oversee delegation and quality of work, and compiling all input on medium to large complexity projects
Lead / manage the Kick-Off Meeting, weekly strategy meetings, and any formal meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet the milestone dates established
Work autonomously to prioritize the work, set deliverables, and select the appropriate work execution methods, as well as fostering autonomy for the rest of the team
Lead the estimating team while managing, mentoring, and reviewing the work of E3 and E2 estimators as well as other support staff throughout the estimate lifecycle, ensuring an understanding and accuracy of tasks are achieved and objectives or goals are met
Demonstrate a competitive passion and high-performance attitude
Remain accountable for estimating responsibilities and hold supporting estimators to the same degree of accountability

Qualifications and experience:

Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school; Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, and LEAN experience are all assets
Ability to understand, utilize, and communicate specialized information in speech and written text
10-12 years of a combination of field and estimating experience in heavy civil, transit or infrastructure industries; design-build experience and proficiency in a variety of general procurement methods is an asset
Proficiency in the use of the company software suite, MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred), quantification software (such as OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modelling is an asset
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and time management abilities
Advanced degree of aptitude in comprehending tender documents, specifications, and drawings, with an understanding of contractual requirements
In-depth understanding of all construction scopes of work with the ability to develop scopes of work for company-initiated tenders
Ability to develop less experienced estimators’ skills through teaching, training, and guidance throughout the estimate lifecycle
Ability to foster and develop relationships