Senior Estimator, Infrastructure; Structural

Position: Senior Estimator, Infrastructure (Structural)
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Senior Estimator, Infrastructure (Structural)

Requisition

Location:

Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA, V3K 5X6

Pay Type:

Salary

Salary range - $120,000 - $130,000

Company Overview

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

About

The Role

The Senior Estimator within the Vancouver Infrastructure division has direct accountability for the preparing, submitting and tracking of estimates for the commercial, industrial, municipal, provincial and federal segments. The Senior Estimator plays a key role in securing work and projects for the Infrastructure division in the Greater Vancouver Area. Directly contributes to a “One” vision by incorporating and utilizing all of the company's materials into bids.

A Senior Structural Estimator is expected to have strong technical knowledge of structural systems, and heavy civil construction experience, extensive and strong estimating software usage, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Senior Estimator contributes to organizational excellence by continually promoting a culture of agility, collaboration and empowerment enabling continuous improvement.

What You’ll Accomplish



Direct liaison with customers, consultants and owners. Ensure that client satisfaction has been achieved. Strong understanding of Contracts and Customer Negotiations. Attend pre-tender site meetings/visits to determine if any additional site issues can impact production.
Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates based on efficient construction practices, and using the most competitive and reliable subcontractors and suppliers
Responsible for technical estimating – including quantity take offs and estimating systems; vendor and subcontract management systems, internal material processes, indirect cost aspects, overhead and product distribution methods. Use of templates, tags, as well as coding and estimate transfer
Responsible for contract administration including Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), tendering process, contracts, drawings, insurance and bonding. Ideal Strong understanding of claims / legal processes and deliverables is preferred
Prepare final bid, complete with proposed mark-up based on market conditions, policy and in conjunction with the Estimating Manager and/or General Manager
Identify potential cost-saving measures, i.e. value engineering opportunities, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards
Job set-up for all projects estimated and awarded to the company, including credit approval, schedules, pre-construction meetings, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, as well as internal job setup for operations and accounting
Management of Estimates and awarded projects for larger Heavy Civil, Hwy, Port, Rail and ICI work, varying from $500,000 to $50 M
Monitor project costs and financial reports. Provide feedback to operations and estimating departments
Identify potential risks (e.g., design issues, project delays, material shortages) and incorporating contingencies in cost estimates to mitigate these risks. Analyze the potential impact of changes during the project lifecycle…