Pin Talent Looking for Construction Estimator at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

Looking for a chance to boost your career with a rapidly expanding construction company? Pin Talent is collaborating with a top construction organization in Calgary, Alberta to fill the role of Construction Estimator.

Reporting to the VP of Construction & supporting Project Managers, the Estimator will be responsible for providing accurate estimating and subcontractor costing from the budgeting and estimating stage through the contract letting and planning stage of major projects (30+ million). Although Construction Management is preferred, submissions may also include various delivery models including, Design-Build and Cost Plus.

This position is based in the Calgary, AB office.

Responsibilities:

• Develop estimates in accordance with Company procedures including takeoff and pricing of own forces work and selected subcontractor work.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Determine general expenses and provide input into margins/fees.
• Conduct thorough reviews of the project documents and analyze subcontractor requirements. Identify inherent risk and opportunities including strategies to create a competitive edge.
• Work with the client or consultants with respect to issues that may require clarification or elaboration.
• Develop a preliminary project construction schedule with the project team as a basis for pricing of time related activities utilizing input from subcontractors.
• Prepare a summary of issues and participate in a detailed estimate review.
• Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on projects. Lead/participate in the closing of the estimate and submission of the tender.
• Assist in the development of post tender submissions and in negotiations as required.
• Participate in project development activities including scope definition and clarification, preconstruction planning, control estimate development and delivery.
• Provide preconstruction services including the preparation of preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering opportunities.
• Work to identify leads and securement opportunities through contacts with clients, consultants, subcontractors and others in the construction industry.
• Maintain databases, including labor rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference. • Prepare conceptual estimates by interpreting historical data.
• Follow up with trades during the tendering process to ensure bids will be submitted on time and that any questions that need to be answered are.
• Prepares the tender analysis based on submitted bids from the trades.
• Follows up with trades if information is missing from their bid.

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years’ “hands-on” experience in the capacity of Estimator including a full range of project delivery methods of construction projects in excess of 30+ million mostly mid to high rise multifamily residential.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with estimating techniques, tendering process and negotiating contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret construction related documents including plans, specifications, and other technical material.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with project team, subtrades, consultants and clients.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, strong math skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Dental/medical benefits
• Great work environment
• Long term relationships and employee satisfaction

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you please apply below!