Job description
Sr. Estimator
Canada’s leading construction firm
Bedford, Nova Scotia
MPA has been retained by one of Canada’s leading construction firms to recruit a Sr Estimator. As an experienced Senior Estimator in the Building Operations, you will support new and ongoing project growth and challenge industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will work closely with their proposals team and various client groups to secure bids and ensure project success.
What You Will Do
· Perform a quantitative evaluation of materials and manpower required for the work deemed decisive and verify the quantities given by the estimators.
· Prepare the summary of quantities according to the plans and specs and by sorting them according to the standardized sections and functions of the trades involved.
· Identify project-specific prices related to key items including labor, equipment and materials.
· Grow and maintain strong relationships with trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve project goals and vision.
· Thoroughly review all received amounts from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring their alignment with bid documents during compilation and bid closings.
· Take part in and/or coordinate the various parties involved in the estimation of a design-build project.
· Support in the search for new contacts subcontractors, suppliers, and work providers.
· Suggest and quantify alternatives to bid documents to reduce construction costs of bid projects.
· Act as a role model and mentor for your junior team members, providing coaching and guidance on best practices and trade secrets.
This role could be for you if you have
· A University Degree or College Diploma in Construction project estimation or a combination of education and industry experience.
· 8+ years’ relevant experience in estimating in the ICI construction industry.
· Strong knowledge of excavation and formwork.
· Previous experience leading and mentoring junior team members.
· Strong experience working with estimation software.