Estimator, Senior

EllisDon

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Description :Connect with us , , ,Thinking about a change?We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our services and hear from directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry and some of the and our latest , highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.You as a Senior Estimator will
  • Analyze contract documents (drawings, specifications, contract deliverables, etc.) to prepare self perform cost estimates of projects for earthworks (site development, road building, detail excavation).
  • Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management and design-build.
  • Prepare quantity take offs.
  • Organize sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting the buy-out process.
  • Set-up new cost estimates in bidding software.
  • Develop schedule for accuracy and determine production rates.
  • Contact subcontractors and vendors for specific divisions to get external pricing.
  • Monitor the success of a project, noting potential challenges and building relationships with sub-trades for future opportunities.
  • Identify potential project risks.
  • Attend pretender meetings & site visits, where applicable.
  • Work with proposal & operations teams in writing execution methodology, safety plans, Indigenous Engagement Strategies, and quality documentation.
  • Present Estimate to management for Review.
Is this the right role for you?
  • Project Management and Field Experience is an asset.
  • 3+ years of civil construction experience is an asset
  • Familiarity with B2W suite and asset
  • 8+ years of estimating experience.
  • Self-motivated, energetic, and reliable with a positive disposition
  • Good communicator with attention to detail and good documentation skills.
EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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