Civil Construction Estimator

Civil Construction Estimator
Morgan Construction and Environmental (Ltd.), Canada

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
Certification
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Mar 20, 2021
Last Date
Apr 20, 2021
Location(s)

Job Description

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Civil Construction Estimator will be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. He or she will be tasked with preparing and maintaining a list of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors, and establishing unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts. This individual's accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business, as under-estimates may cause significant financial losses and over-estimates may result in the inability to win bids.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general tender work;
  • Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications;
  • Prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors;
  • Advise on proposal procedures to follow;
  • Study and analyze proposals received;
  • Recommend/reject proposals and negotiate contracts;
  • Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts;
  • Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and contingency;
  • Present estimates and conduct review meetings with clients;
  • Participate and coordinate company risk and opportunity evaluation with clients;
  • Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate;
  • Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work;
  • Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc;
  • Support other department personnel as required which may include preparing estimates for other disciplines;
  • Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials;
  • Effectively determine the bid strategies required for the company to be successful;
  • Assist corporate and project management teams to determine what types of projects to bid on;
  • Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation;
  • Participate in presentations to management and clients. May be responsible for closing the sale;
  • Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required;
  • May assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required; and
  • Attend site visits or preconstruction meetings to evaluate and understand work scope in preparation to bid.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering degree, or an appropriate field;
  • 5+ years of experience in cost estimation;
  • Ability to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids. Preferably HCSS Heavybid;
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.); and
  • Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license, with a clean 3 year abstract.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS amp; ABILITIES

  • Ability to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints and as-builds;
  • Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates;
  • Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to interpret job cost reports;
  • Effective verbal and listening communications skills;
  • Time management skills;
  • Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance;
  • Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job;
  • Client service and public interaction skills;
  • Ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision;
  • Collaborative in dealing with customers and fellow employees;
  • Customer focused - respond promptly to customer needs;
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers; and
  • Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances.

Job Specification

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