Civil Estimator Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Construction

You as a Civil Estimator will:

Support a team through the completion of a bid process for infrastructure projects such as earthworks, underground and roadworks

Assemble accurate, timely, and well-organized estimates, including lump sum, unit rate, construction management, and design-build pursuits

Work on multiple bids simultaneously, when required, and not sacrifice the integrity of the bid due to workload

Organize and “bid level” sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting Project Managers in the buy-out process

Be responsible for completing project-specific general accounts for various project types and complexities

Be responsible for pricing out various projects based on previous historical rates and productivity

Monitor the success of a project, noting potential challenges and risks

Focus on building relationships with sub-trades and suppliers for future opportunities

Distribute sub-trade quotes to personnel, flagging areas of concern, and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price

Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference

Is this the right role for you?

You have a construction-related degree/diploma and a minimum of 5 years of civil estimating or field related experience

You have estimating experience with earthworks, underground and roadworks

Ability to use Auto Cad is an asset

Strong understanding of unit rate bid process and software (ie. Bid2

Win, or similar)

You have a working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts

Estimating experience in P3, Design Build, Design Build Facilities Management, Lump Sum, and Construction Management contracts is essential

You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations within a team

Be comfortable working autonomously, while providing updates when needed, and following Ellis Don procedures at all times

Ellis Don is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.


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