Requisition ID: 174400
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District
Department: Estimating
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Structural Estimator, you will be responsible for analyzing bid documents and preparing quantity and cost evaluations for the structural steel and concrete scopes of construction projects. You will also be involved in the development of the execution plan as well as the development of the schedule during the pre-project phase. The structural estimator must have a strong background in execution of concrete works.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.
Location
This position is based in our office in Oakville, Ontario.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates on work for major projects locally and across Canada with the help of the estimation team.
- Review the owner's plans and specifications to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project.
- Carry out an assessment of the quantities as well as the labour and equipment required to carry out the work.
- Carry out material surveys and participate in the evaluation of costs for the supply of permanent materials.
- Participate in the creation of tender proposals for subcontracting, coordination with bidders as well as the analysis of proposals. Ability to analyze the proposals at the commercial and technical level.
- Participate in developing a construction plan which will serve as the basis for the estimate.
- Participate in estimate coordination meetings as well as the various stages of closing bids.
- Coordinate with other disciplines such as the planning, procurement and proposal teams.
- Maintain a professional and trusting relationship with clients, professionals, subcontractors and suppliers.
Qualifications
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in construction/project estimation.
- Have a complete and detailed knowledge of construction and construction methods in Canada.
- Skills in reading plans and specifications.
- Detail-oriented and skilled in first principles estimating
- Experience in self-performed execution of concrete scope on heavy civil construction projects.
- Good ability to prioritize and organize time effectively, ability to work independently and as part of an estimating team
- Ability to travel on an as-needed basis
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required. Functional knowledge of French (written and verbal) is considered an asset since mobility across provinces in Canada may be required.
- Excellent command of estimating software systems. Knowledge of BlueBeam and InEight Estimate is an asset.
- Aptitude for learning new software systems is an asset.
- Previous experience on a Kiewit-led project is an asset.
- Experience in structural steel or support of excavation (SOE) execution is an asset.#LI-GH
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
