
Estimator
- Winnipeg, MB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Takes ownership of entire small estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated bid documents.
- Completes quantity takeoffs of labor, equipment, and materials from project documents for self-perform and trade work.
- Supports lead estimator by completing material quantities, planning and populating tender forms, generating requests for information and anticipating proposal and scope requirements.
- Applies material unit prices or allowances and base labor productivities to the estimate.
- Assists with bid document control and documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
- Supports a lead Estimator in submitting tenders on bid-day.
- Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholders including lead estimator, lead bid runner, subtrade partners and suppliers.
- Solicits competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support.
- Attends per-bid site visits with senior staff.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline.
- 2 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating.
- 1 year of field related construction experience is preferred.
- Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $10 million in various delivery methods.
- General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures.
- Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable.
- Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, interdepartmental functions, pricing, compensation models, expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures.
- Working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.