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Job Description VANCOUVER We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.
The Opportunity:
At WSP, Earth & Environmental Applied Solutions team (EEAS)is seeking an Associate Project Estimator for its Vancouver office. The role includes responding to internal and external requests for proposals, construction and consulting budgets and cost estimates; reviewing estimates, budgets and proposals prepared by WSP’s Project and Construction Managers; and ensuring all proposals comply with WSP’s risk management policies.
Why WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
- Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
A day in the life:
In this position you will work primarily with the Estimating Team under the supervision of a Senior Estimator, and will be involved in the following:
- Preparation of cost estimates using HCSS HeavyBid estimating software;
- Preparation of cost proposals and construction to both internal and external clients;
- Review of estimates prepared by other Project and Construction Managers;
- Review of contractual agreements, terms and conditions for subcontracts, major supply agreements and client contracts;
- Preparation of construction schedules using precedence network scheduling methods;
- Participate as an estimator and construction cost consultant working with design-build teams;
- Application of WSP’s risk management procedures and protocols for all cost estimates, subcontracts and client contracts and proposals; and,
- You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP’s Life-Saving rules to heart;
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
Personal Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Resourceful and proactive.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Attention to detail is critical.
Background:
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in engineering or construction mgmt.
- Familiarity with Engineering/Construction drawings and deliverables.
- Experience in Technical writing and reading.
- Basic Knowledge of scheduling and Project Management principles.
- Advanced MS Office use.
Nice to have:
- Field experience on construction sites.
- MS Project Experience.
- Primavera P6 Experience.
- Experience in Cost Control.
- Basic coding experience.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $53,900 – $91,700
WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.
About Us
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
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