Estimator

Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

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The Estimator will support and work with preconstruction/ business development staff in the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications. The Estimator shall perform quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding of construction projects and have extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.

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• Prepare detailed electrical change order estimates for scope changes directed by the Owner.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and design changes to quantify impacts.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
• Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
• Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
• Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer -DUSA Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or Architecture
• 1-3 years experience estimating heavy civil projects
• Advanced computer skills with estimating
• Demonstrated experience preparing and negotiating change orders.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems for rail, transit, or heavy civil projects preferred.
• Software – HCSS Heavy Bid
• Advanced computers skills with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, InRoads or Geopak desirable
• Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
• Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
• Prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.