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Position Overview:

Reporting to the Chief Estimator, the Sr. Estimator is responsible for the review and supervision project tendering.  They are an integral part of the estimating team, providing day to day leadership and resources to the estimating team in the securement of new work.

 

The Sr. Estimator is an individual who takes ownership of a project, uses strategic thinking and can produce a winning submission. 

 

Who We Are:

Professional Excavators & Construction Inc. an established leader in the Construction Industry and has been a leading heavy civil construction company since 1975, offering General Contracting, Earthworks, Site Services, Concrete Flatworks, and Asphalt Paving throughout Calgary and Alberta. We are dedicated to providing high-quality services and solutions to our clients while maintaining a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign opportunities to estimators & provide leadership and guidance to estimating team.

• Review estimator workload ensure tender deadlines are achieved.

• Facilitate problem solving with estimating team.

• Provide update and insight on estimator’s development, department goals.

• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, progressing each tender up to closing dates.

• Monitor and maintain focus on work program goals.

• Perform tender review with estimators, lead weekly estimating meeting

• Review follow-ups with Estimating & Proposal Coordinator.

• Assist Estimating Coordinator with Estimate to B2W transfer.

• Update and maintain B2W resource data bases.

• Management, preparation, and closing project tenders.

• Lead bid reviews with estimating team.

• Performing quantity and material take-offs, preparation, and distribution of subtrade pricing invitations.

• Preparing full estimates using Bid2Win software, from start to finish.

• Work closely with management, estimating team, project management personnel to refine and adjust bidding processes.

• Developing and maintaining relationships with subtrades.

• Reviewing subtrade quotations for accuracy and ensuring compliance with tender documents.

• Fielding questions from trades regarding drawings and specifications.

• Participate in proposal building and marketing opportunities, creating project schedules, technical writing, and explanations of the construction process, building proposal content.

• Attend pre-tender meetings

• Monitor industry publications for upcoming project notifications, manage tender administration

• Manage transition of successful bids from tender stage to operational startup, coordinating with project and operation teams.

• Review potential project locations in detail during tender stage, coordinate with project personnel to seek advice, logistics, suggestions on resources or production rates, identify risks and challenges.

• Consistent communication to management on bid progress, including results of all bid projects.

• Analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects, perform complete estimates on selected projects, and review of estimates with management.

• Communicates effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts, on a constant daily basis.

• Shares expertise with the estimating team in an ongoing effort to develop, recommend revisions and implement procedures, standards, rules, and regulations. Share knowledge on what you’ve learned about the project during bid phase.

• Take revisions and notes from management team on alterations to the bid, revise, review, and continually improve accuracy of information as close date approaches.

• Supervises the solicitation of trades regarding bid invitations, pricing, addenda, and tender/bid closings.

• Prepares conceptual estimates by interpreting historical data.

• Researches and analyzes cost data for review and presentation to management.

• Advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts as well as conceptual estimating and unit costs.

• The ability to work effectively and accurately in time sensitive situations while delegating to a team.
   

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: A diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience:

  • Minimum  10 years of experience as an Estimator or in a similar role.

  • Advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction or related industry experience is a strong asset

• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management software or document control systems including B2W estimating and Track software

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively between multiple stakeholders.

• Organization & Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing solutions.

• Teamwork: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

 

What We Offer:

• Corporate culture based on TRUST; Teamwork, Respect, Unity, Safety, and Thinking.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Matching Group RRSP after 3 Months.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.

• Exposure to exciting projects in a dynamic and growing industry.

 

 

Join our team and play a key role in the securement of new work while supporting our Chief Estimator and the broader project group. We look forward to receiving your application!

 

Professional Excavators & Construction Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

 

 

Only Those considered for the position will be contacted.