Description

Estimator

Summary:

The Estimator will play an integral role in the continued expansion of our Client’s infrastructure division, contributing expertise across numerous activities associated with the bidding/tendering, preparation and execution of construction projects.

The Estimator will report directly to the Chief Estimator.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Read, understand, and interpret drawings and specifications
  • Understand and tailor estimates and proposal response documents for unit rate and lump sum contracts
  • Participate in pursuits relating to stipulated price (bid-build), design-build and construction/project management project deliveries
  • Participate in and contribute to constructability, staging and schedule reviews
  • Assist in the assembly of accurate and well-organized cost estimates
  • Complete detailed quantity takeoffs from provided documents
  • Identify areas of risk and information gaps and seek direction from senior department staff or customer representatives
  • Format and construct estimate cost breakdowns which incorporate takeoffs into HeavyBid software
  • Identify scopes of work within pursuits which may be completed by sub-contractors or materials which must be provided by third-party suppliers
  • Propose and apply labor, equipment and material resources for application in estimates
  • Solicit and organize sub-contractor and supplier quotations, negotiate to ensure sub-contractor quotations meet the requirements and intent of associated contract documents
  • Participate in tender closings.
  • Fill out or otherwise complete documents which are required for pursuits, including planning for and delivering tenders
  • Build, write and submit quotation letters
  • Develop and maintain information databases and relationships with sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers
  • Maintain rate database for estimating
  • Review bid advertising websites and report leads
  • Participate in weekly planning and strategy meetings
  • Assist and help with site supervision during slow period
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements:

  • Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management Diploma
  • 3 + years of estimating experience, preferably within heavy civil construction
  • Detail oriented, and able to multi-task under the pressure of deadlines
  • Able to conduct technical communications in English with internal and external parties, both written and verbal
  • A passion for construction
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada – no work permit sponsorship is available for this position

About Harbinger Network Inc:

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada. To apply for the position of Estimator in confidence, please submit your resume to:

Tony Labora, President

Contact phone number: 905-257-9691 Ext 101

Contact email address: tonyl@harbingernetwork.ca

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691.