Heavy Civil Estimator

• Prepare full-cost estimates for conceptual, design-build, and general tender projects.
• Calculate materials, labor, and equipment cost estimations based on project proposals, plans, estimates, and specifications.
• Review project specifications and drawings to estimate costs and timelines for demolition, remediation, and civil construction activities.
• Maintain a comprehensive list of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Provide guidance on proposal procedures to be followed.
• Analyze received proposals, recommend/reject proposals, and negotiate contracts.
• Establish unit costs, labor rates, productivity factors, and location-specific impacts.
• Evaluate and suggest allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation, and contingency.
• Present estimates and conduct review meetings with clients.
• Coordinate risk and opportunity assessments with clients.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required estimate contents.
• Maintain accurate documentation for estimate figures, including current pricing information from suppliers.
• Collaborate with other departments, assisting in preparing estimates for various disciplines.
• Review design options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Develop bid strategies to enhance the company's competitive advantage.
• Provide support for determining which projects to bid on in collaboration with corporate and project management teams.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of final estimate packages before formal quotation.
• Participate in presentations to management and clients, potentially contributing to closing the sale.
• Offer technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, and related matters.
• Assist in preparing studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.
• Attend site visits and preconstruction meetings to evaluate and understand the project's scope in preparation for bidding.

• Proficient in working collaboratively within a team, requiring minimal supervision.
• Experience in demolition and remediation projects is considered an asset but not required.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with both customers and colleagues.
• Demonstrated customer-focused approach, ensuring timely responsiveness to customer needs.
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers.
• Exceptional adaptability to navigate changing circumstances.
• Ability to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints, and as-builds.
• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering degree, or an appropriate field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost estimation.
• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license, with a clean 3-year abstract.
• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates.
• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to interpret job cost reports.
• Ability to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids. Preferably HCSS Heavy bid.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel, word, project etc.)
• Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Client service and public interaction skills.

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills to perform accurate quantity takeoffs, costs analysis and financial modeling for construction projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to interact with others
• Strong negotiation skills to obtain competitive pricing from vendors and subcontractors
• Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing project plans, specifications, and bid documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Able to collaborate with team members and customers
• Client service and public interaction skills.

Morgan Construction & Environmental Ltd