Estimator (Construction)
On-site · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee the estimating and bidding process for general contracting scopes – manage deadlines, content, budget development, contractor selection and all components of the proposal process. Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, contractors, clients. Understand jurisdictional standards and codes. Analyze project details to identify opportunities and risks. Build relationships with vendors and contractors, solicit bid invitations, pricing, addenda, and tender/bid closings. Perform quantity take-offs. Prepare estimates using historical data and industry knowledge. Research information for management review. Prepare estimate turnover to the project management team. Conduct reviews with management for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of estimating experience within the civil construction industry
- Post-secondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Estimating, or Engineering is an asset
- Great people skills in building relationships, negotiation and connecting
- Keenness to seek out opportunities
- Knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and equipment
- Understanding of the proposal and bidding process
- An understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness
- Knowledge of construction costs and budgets
- Ability to build schedules for bidding purposes
- Understanding of project management
- In-depth grasp of inherent risks on projects and how to address
- Detail orientated and assertive in asking questions to get to required details
- Collaborative, innovative in your approach to problem solving
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in civil construction estimating
- Diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Estimating, or Engineering is an asset
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build schedules for bidding and perform quantity take-offs
- Knowledge of construction documents, codes, and risk assessment
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