Job Description

Job Title: Estimator
Company: Heavy Civil/Infrastructure Contractor
Location: Vancouver, BC
 
Reports To: Estimating Manager
 
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Estimator to join their team in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy civil and infrastructure projects, with expertise in estimating and cost control. This role involves coordinating the total estimating effort for assigned bids/projects and ensuring accurate and competitive proposals. Project value up to $20m.
 
Key Responsibilities:

1. Estimating Coordination:
   
   • Coordinate the total estimating effort for assigned bids/projects.
   • Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates.
   • Review project schedules to ensure accurate estimation timelines.
   • Organize the estimating team to prepare bids, select vendors/subcontractors, and determine the cost-effectiveness of projects.
2. Cost Analysis and Risk Management:
   
   • Perform or assist in risk and contract management responsibilities.
   • Perform daily forecasts of crew costs and production rates, reporting to the Superintendent as required.
   • Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and man-hour figures.
3. Detailed Estimations:
   
   • Prepare discipline-specific estimates by calculating complete takeoffs of the scope of work.
   • Consult with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve any issues.
   • Monitor client addenda and advise the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
4. Bid Preparation:
   
   • Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, selecting vendors and/or subcontractors.
   • Review design options and recommend the best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
   • Collaborate with company employees, owners, and subcontractors to secure commitment/consensus regarding proposed bids.
5. Project Knowledge and Compliance:
   
   • Acquire knowledge of the project and appropriate regulations required for construction.
   • Review the list of work to be performed by subcontractors.
   • Review the final estimate for accuracy and completeness.
6. Project Handover and Monitoring:
   
   • Partner with other estimators to turn projects over to the production team.
   • Follow awarded contracts, including estimating extra work items, change orders, and credits.
   • Advise on major changes in the scope of work and monitor actual costs versus estimated costs.
   • Conduct project debriefings with estimating, engineering, and production teams to discuss the positive and negative aspects of the project.
7. Documentation and Reporting:
   
   • Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures, including current and accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors.
   • Perform additional assignments as directed by management.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution with 5 years of estimating and cost control experience, or
• 10 years of related experience and/or training in the construction industry.
• Strong background in construction, design, finance, and management.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.

How to Apply:
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