Senior Estimator
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- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Sector: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Construction
Job type: Permanent full-time
Location: Ontario (Mississauga based)Posting Type: New positionReporting directly to the Director of Preconstruction, the Senior Estimator is a key part of the estimating
and sales team developing project leads, obtaining and submitting request for proposals and qualifications
and proceeding with the development of accurate bids for competitive tenders on construction projects.
Some of the responsibilities of the Senior Construction Estimator include:
- Search for proposals and bid opportunities on online portals
- As a subject matter expert, support the preparation of project prequalification and proposals
- Conduct detailed review and analysis of contract documents prior to tender closings
- Assess project risks and opportunities and recommend risk mitigation measures.
- Complete quantity take-offs efforts from plans and drawings
- Solicit favorable bid prices from subcontractors and suppliers prior to closing a tender
- Prepare preliminary critical path construction schedule prior to tender closing
- Lead the estimating team during tender closings
- Maintain excellent working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and consultants.
- Mentor estimators reporting to this position.
- Hold a College or University degree in Construction or Engineering.
- Have between 7-12 years of construction estimating experience working for a general
- Have excellent knowledge of the local market conditions and have an established network of
- Have excellent understanding of the construction industry and construction management
- Have excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
- Be able to read, understand and interpret plans, drawings, sketches, and contract specifications.
- Have superior working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Have experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Timberline, MS Project or Primavera P6, or
- Health, Dental, Vision and Disability benefits program
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Matching RRSP program (up to 5% of base salary)
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Performance and merit-based recognition
- On the job training
- Health and Wellness (flexible hours, working from home opportunities)
- Education reimbursement program
- Health and Safety Award Program
- Professional and career development opportunities