Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Overview

Estimator role at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon is a North American leader in infrastructure development, safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations. The Senior Estimator is responsible for the preparation and documentation of cost estimates and execution plans for construction projects. This includes computing costs for raw materials, rented equipment, subcontracted work, and labor required in the bid/tendering process.

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• Participate in design reviews for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Architectural Subcontract packages with client key stakeholders.
• Create sketches, drawings, and specifications to meet client requirements, analyze blueprints, and other documentation.
• Perform value engineering and participate in constructability reviews during the preconstruction cycle.
• Drive the production of detailed cost budgets on successfully bid projects.
• Partner in collecting and maintaining historical cost data for past construction projects to be used in estimating new work.
• Oversee projects that have been bid and are under construction to learn actual methods and costs of field operations.
• Execute accurate quantity takeoffs and unit pricing utilizing estimating software.
• Connect with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing information.
• Solicit scopes of work and quotations from subcontractors.
• Maintain material pricing information in estimating databases.
• Develop a mastery of means and methods of construction and their impact on overall project cost.
• Participate in turnover meetings with Project Management on successful bids.
• Site visits may be required on more complex tenders.
• Tender closings including review of documents, compiling proposal information, and participating in closing meetings.
• Address addenda, change orders, and other duties as assigned by the manager.

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or an equivalent combination of training.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in estimating, with medium to high complexity construction projects.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Project, Autodesk AutoCAD, Bluebeam, P6, In Eight (Hard Dollar), or other estimating software.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including costs and scheduling and general requirements of construction projects.
• Conceptual estimating experience or understanding is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and documents.
• Thorough knowledge of contract language, terms and conditions, and bonding.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Good knowledge of sub trades.
• RICS accredited or AACE certification or working towards is valuable but not required.
• Commercial nuclear or Federal work experience is a plus.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to meeting accessibility needs through reasonable accommodation in the interview and hiring process.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Construction