Civil Estimator - GTA

Civil Estimator - GTA
Valard Group of Companies, Canada

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
May 7, 2021
Last Date
Jun 7, 2021
Location(s)

Job Description

Valard, is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies AND part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

An Estimator is responsible for compiling cost estimates to a client or potential client with products or services. He or she will do this by working out how much a project is likely to cost and create budgets accordingly. The job involves assessing material, labour and equipment required and analysing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers.

An estimator might work from a bill of quantities or just a set of drawings from the client. Estimators provide prices for everything from a one-off scheme to maintenance projects which will be completed over several years.

An estimator is concerned with getting the best price that will win the contract in a competitive bidding situation, while ensuring that the contract can be carried out profitably. The best price isn’t always the lowest one, and clients now award contracts based on quality of the service offered, as well as cost.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare construction cost estimates for the civil portion of electrical utility and telecommunications project in southern Ontario. This includes but is not limited to ductbanks, drilling, trenching, jack and bore, manholes, cable chambers, small to medium foundations, excavation, aggregate supply, concrete work, conduit installation, etc.
  • Develop a resource loaded schedule for each project under the guidance of the project manager and master scheduler
  • Source, develop and maintain relationships with materials suppliers and relevant subcontractors
  • Estimate cost of materials and subcontractors, as required, for each project
  • Work closely with the electrical and telecommunications estimators to develop joint cost estimates
  • Participate in site meetings, client meetings and project bid reviews as required
  • Prepare take offs from drawings as provided and translate the information into suitable labour, equipment and material costs
  • Maintain a database of project information for future use and reference


Knowledge/Skills:

  • Able to work both within a team and on a solo basis
  • Positive, optimistic and persistent
  • Able to identify priorities and set workload accordingly
  • Willing to travel to sites throughout the GTA and southern Ontario
  • Familiar with various electric distribution utility standards
  • Familiar with unit price, design-build and fixed price cost estimating
  • Experience with commercial estimating software such as Hard Dollar and Bid2Win as well as MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word and Primavera P6
  • Able to communicate well in both written and oral form (inherently understands that personal and phone discussions are more effective than email)
  • Five years or more working in a similar environment
  • Training as a construction estimator, a degree or diploma in civil engineering strongly preferred


Personal Attributes:

  • Be honest and trustworthy.
  • Be respectful.
  • Have a service oriented mindset.
  • Be technologically inclined.
  • Be action oriented.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Be flexible.
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics.
  • Be punctual.
  • Work independently.

Benefits

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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