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Surespan —Prince George, BC
- $90,000–$110,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
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Estimator

Surespan
Prince George, BC

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Job details

Skills

Microsoft Word
AutoCAD
Class 5 Licence
Project Management
Pricing
Forestry
Bluebeam
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Engineering
Oil & gas
Microsoft Office
Project management
Bachelor's
Construction
College diploma
Construction Management
Communication skills
Construction estimating

Full job description

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Particular tasks and responsibilities include:

Conducting detailed analysis of the contract documents and specifications, to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.) and identifying any associated risk factors, including the monitoring of published addenda’s that may alter the original scope of the project.
Completing full quantity take-off of all labour, equipment and materials required to complete the project as per contract specifications to ensure accuracy of pricing.
Establishing a critical path schedule on the estimated milestone progress dates and completion timelines in order to meet the contract completion dates.
Soliciting pricing from subcontractors and suppliers for labour, equipment and materials, in order to ascertain the most competitive price.
Completing final cost estimate of a project through the use of Bid2Win estimating software, or excel templates incorporating all labour, equipment, and material data, pricing documentation, overhead and profit margins, and producing a final tender submission for review and approval of Chief Estimator and Management.
Preparing final tender documents for submission to client on behalf of Surespan in order to meet contract deadline submission requirements.
Acting as a liaison with external consultants, subcontractors and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinating tender development process on behalf of clients.
Reviewing the project scope, schedule, budget, and project execution plan and identifying any potential risks prior to the project starting and throughout its life cycle

Education and Experience Required:

Minimum two years of construction experience with a focus in estimating or project management. College diploma or university degree in engineering or construction management is beneficial but not mandatory. Preference will be given to those who have previous estimating experience with a general civil or heavy civil contractor with experience working in the natural resources (forestry, mining, oil & gas) or public infrastructure sectors.

Skills Required:

Critical thinking ability
Ideal candidate will have previous experience in civil estimating. Preferred tendering experience to be comprised of bridges (both new construction and rehabilitation), demolition, pile driving, roads, earthworks, drainage and concrete structures
Solid understanding of specifications, construction methods and procedures
Experience with both coordination and estimating would be considered an asset
Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures
Working proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project etc.), estimating software (Preferred knowledge of Bid2Win Software) and AutoCAD/On-Screen Takeoff or bluebeam
Ability to establish a good working relationship with many different people, including owners, other managers, designers and supervisors.
Familiar with the creation of project schedules.
Ability to multitask and coordinate priorities based on bid submissions
Ability to work independently on several tasks or estimates simultaneously
Communication skill is key both written and verbal to ensure there are no gaps in deliverables or responsibilities

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Location of Employment:

The Estimator will be located in Prince George, British Columbia. It should be expected that some travel may be required. Applicants must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, Passport, and already be legally permitted to work in Canada.

Surespan offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience along with an excellent benefits package. More importantly, Surespan offers a dynamic, exciting and fast paced environment where ingenuity, hard work and drive are rewarded. We aim to be the best at what we do, whether it is preparing detailed bids or executing complex projects in the field.

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