Job Description

Job Title:

Estimator

Department:

Preconstruction

Reporting to:

VP of Preconstruction

Job Purpose and Objectives

Reporting to the VP of Preconstruction, the Estimator is responsible for assisting the business development and operations department with reviewing requests for proposals, preparing bid packages, and developing proposals for future projects. This includes the review of all received bid documents, collecting the necessary technical and commercial information, drafting the proposal package, and assisting the development of supplier and subcontractor packaging and pricing for each project. All submissions will be reviewed and approved by the Preconstruction Team and Senior Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct a detailed analysis of received contract requirements and request for proposal packages

Coordinate the proposal process through scheduling tasks, gathering resources, and preparing the proposal within client's deadlines

Develop cost estimates for each bid Including labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors required

Brief engineering consultants and seek requests for proposals to perform engineering design services

Review and advise on company tendering requirements Assist procurement with maintaining a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors

Generate and compile all necessary technical and commercial documents required for bid submission

Prepare and conduct handover of awarded projects to the operations team

Assist Proposal Manger in delivery of comprehensive, timely, and professionally produced proposals

Prepare and review project schedules to support the cost estimates

Assisting others on site with their tasks as needed

Technical Skills and Knowledge

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.


Ability to interpret client drawings

Proven ability in planning, producing and delivering compliant proposals within a complex business environment

Conducting detailed document review

Document template management, in line with company branding and client reporting requirements

Strong time management and prioritization skills, with excellent organization and coordination skills

Excellent oral, verbal, and written skills

Strong in Word, Excel, and other document creation software

Experience with HeavyBid Estimating Software would be an asset

Excellent attention to detail

Heavy civil utility and trenchless experience would be an asset

Key Competencies

The following soft skills are required for successful job performance in this position and will be assessed to help determine suitability and to measure performance.

Adaptability:

Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly. Able to learn and properly apply new job-related information in a timely manner.

Attitude & Emotional Intelligence:

Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude, seeks to understand and problem solve, rather than point fingers. Maintains effective performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Ability to perceive, interpret, and understand the emotions of others. Particularly in leadership roles, must display empathy and able to control their own emotions.

Communication & Collaboration:

Effectively communicates, engaging listeners to ensure understanding and retention, while inviting feedback. Keeps others appropriately informed. Demonstrates strong written, oral, and listening skills. Builds constructive working relationships with clients, departments, and employees to achieve mutual goals. Acts professionally and supportively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Makes decisions and solves problems of varying complexity, ambiguity, and risk. Analyzes components and recognizes interrelationships. Makes well-informed decisions based on data from various sources, considering facts, constraints, and consequences.

Self Management

/Initiative Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements; being proactive; taking prompt action to accomplish objectives. Manages own responses to feelings and actions. Uses introspection and self-evaluation to improve their own performance.

Innovation

Creates and introduces new ideas, methodologies, or processes/procedures that drive the business forward. Facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

Integrity:

Behaves in an ethical and fair way consistent with professional standards and rules of conduct. Demonstrates selflessness of action by doing the right thing regardless of personal and professional consequences. Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner without regard to pressure from other authorities. Takes responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions and results. Accountable for both how and what is accomplished.

Safety Awareness

Works in a safe manner and promotes safe working conditions. Is aware of conditions and circumstances that affect one's own safety or the safety of others.

Teamwork

Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members, involves others, shares information as appropriate, and shares credit for team accomplishments. Able to develop strong cooperative relationships with department heads.

Regulatory/Compliance:

Awareness and knowledge of the regulations and laws that impact our business. Maintains compliance around these regulations & laws and seeks guidance when unclear. This includes areas related to health & safety, environmental, employment law, client requirements, finance, engineering standards etc. Knowing your rights as a worker.

Physical Demand

While performing the duties of this job, requirements may include prolonged sitting and standing /or walking.

Computer work is required which will involve visual focus on screens and documents.

Qualifications

Experience in oil field industry, lease construction, heavy civil construction as Estimator, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or field experience, such as Operator, Driller, Heavy Duty Machinery Operator

Tunneling/underground experience is an asset

Minimum 4-5 years of specialized experience in the field is an asset

Potential Drug and Alcohol clearance for Site visits

Other Relevant Information

This position is assigned to the Corporate Office

Some travel to Project Sites may be required

* Must be eligible to work in Canada.