Estimator, General Contracting

Sigfusson Northern, historically a family-owned business, has entered its 4th generation of ownership encompassing employee participation. Our primary focus is building strong and lasting relationships with our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Ongoing growth and diversification have positioned Sigfusson Northern at the forefront of heavy civil construction and general contracting, known for our ability to overcome any obstacle.

Tough, reliable, and quality-driven, we consistently deliver the highest value. We know the north. We are multi-faceted. We help lift communities. We embrace new technology. And we are highly skilled.

Reporting to the Manager, Pre-Construction, General Contracting, the Estimator will focus on analyzing and interpreting tender documents to prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for our General Contracting division pursuits in the commercial, healthcare, educational, industrial, and infrastructure markets. The Estimator will actively collaborate with the estimating team, Project Managers, Superintendents, and other Operations team members regarding project development activities.

This position requires a highly skilled and motivated individual with experience in creating and preparing construction estimates across a variety of project types and delivery methods. This includes lump sum, construction management, and design build. This position will be in our Winnipeg, MB office.

• Project Estimation: Prepare detailed quantity calculations and cost estimates for projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and time (general conditions) requirements.
• Bid Management: Prepare and complete the entire bid preparation process including quantity take-offs, sub-trade procurement, pricing and closing procedures. Analyze subcontractor/supplier bids to ensure the full scope of work is included.
• Strategy: Analyze and communicate strategies, advantages, or innovations to the Pre-Construction & Estimating Manager that could provide Sigfusson Northern with a more competitive bid.
• Cost Analysis: Calculate material, labour and equipment costs and requirements and compare historical data, market trends, and pricing to improve the accuracy of estimates and competitiveness of bids.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Operations team in project development activities such as scope definition and preconstruction planning including budgets and cost plans.
• Risk Assessment: Collaborate with estimating team to identify and complete risk analysis associated with projects.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve estimation processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Interaction: Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, Architects, and clients on awarded contracts by estimating extra work items, change orders & credits. Analyze tender documents by reading and interpreting blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.
• Participate: Attend and prepare internal pre-tender meetings, estimate reviews, and tender closing meetings. Attend project completion meetings to discuss positive and negative aspects of project
• Handover: Prepare estimating documents, budgets, and contracts for the Operations project execution teams.

• Proven experience in an estimation role with a focus on building and infrastructure construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Engineering Technology Diploma, Construction Management Diploma or a Construction related Degree or Diploma is considered an asset.
• Experience working in the field on construction projects will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, and timelines.
• Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS…