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Hays are currently working with an established general contractor in Edmonton. They are seeking a Senior Estimator to join there team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.
Your new role
As the Senior Estimator you will be responsible for completing bids, tendering process, negotiating prices, managing trade relationships and other pre-construction related duties. The projects you'll be bidding on will be a variety of builds: healthcare, retail, multifamily, institutional, hospitality, etc.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the end-to-end preparation of full estimates from $10M to $250M in value, identifying inherent risks and opportunities
- Reviews special proposal requirements and provides recommendations.
- Organizes bid closing assignments to meet submission deadlines.
- Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine project requirements and identify associated risk factors. Monitors published addendums that may impact the project scope.
- Collaborates with the Chief Estimator, as needed, to complete the final bid submission to the client.
- Interprets isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings, as well as specifications.
- Prepares quantity take-offs, reports, and presentations.
- Establishes a critical path schedule with milestone dates and completion timelines to meet project contract completion dates.
- Develops work plans, execution methodologies, and other necessary project documents.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Technology Diploma in Construction or Engineering
- P.Eng. or CET designation preferred
- Must have: Institutional experience: Schools or University new builds
- Quantity Surveyor or Red Seal Estimator a bonus
- 10+ years of experience in estimating in commercial and institutional projects setting.
- Experience estimating multiple self-perform work disciplines and overall knowledge of each.
- Ability to work in a busy team environment.
- Attention to detail and the ability to creatively solve problems.
- Strong computer skills; especially well versed with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
What you'll get in return
If you are successful in this application you will received competitive compensation and the chance to join a thriving team.