
Piping Estimator
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Performing quantity takeoffs including entry into a computerized estimating system
- Preparation, final review, and submission of Bid Documents to ensure all bid requirements are met
- Assemble all elements of an estimate including labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
- The ability to prepare takeoffs using drawings and documents that may be less than 100% complete
- Understand the labour variances between project types and apply appropriate correction factors
- Provide detailed labour breakdowns for each area to assist with budget creation and management of the project
- Prepares budgets for prospective projects
- Attend and participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and post-bid meetings as required
- Participate in estimating turnover meetings with the project team to assist planning and budget process
- Establish strong relationships with suppliers and sub-trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is received
- Reviewing project to develop win strategy
- Reviewing final cost report with the project team and develop for historical information
- Interpret design information and have the ability to “draw in” services and equipment in order to make for a complete system
- Timing of all duties and responsibilities as set-up by the Estimating Policy and/or reviewed during estimating meetings
- Maintain tendering documents on our tender distribution platform
- Maintain estimate tracking information on internal programs and sheets
- Prepare prequalification documents for submission
- Experience in the piping trade will be considered and highly desirable
- Works effectively in a team environment
- Strong understanding of specifications, construction methods, and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and multi-tasking in order to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase
- Self-motivated with strong willingness and ability to learn and be challenged
- Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems, and work breakdown structures
- Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Access, Project) and familiarity with a computerized estimating system an asset
- Excellent organizational and decision making/problem-solving skills
- Experience in commercial and institutional projects is an asset