Estimator - North Vancouver, Canada - BA Blacktop

BA Blacktop

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

BA Blacktop Ltd.

is is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated, and dedicated individual to join our Project Procurement team as an
Estimator at our North Vancouver location.

The Estimator is responsible for planning, organizing, and fully developing comprehensive conceptual and final costing estimates from the start to the completion of varied civil construction projects.

This position works with the Project Procurement team in the delivery of a total bid price for heavy civil general contracts in both conventional tender and design-build formats.

This position may also act as the Technical Lead on Design-Build Projects, and if successful, act as Project Manager throughout project execution.

Key Tasks and Accountability

Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine the scope of work;
Reviews specifications and drawings and attends prebid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates;
Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing;
Reviews options based on design and recommends the best solution based on cost competitiveness;
Assist proposal manager in preparing bid package documents;
Negotiate and manage bid award process and execute contracts;
Assist in the development and maintenance of estimating resource database, guidelines, and resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements; and
Assist in the development and maintenance of estimating resource database, guidelines and resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, and government requirements
Strict adherence to the BA blacktop Group of Companies' corporate safety standards and procedures
Annual participation in a corporate safety orientation
Coordinates with Safety Officer to ensure ongoing compliance with client safety, requirements, and completion of safety prequalification's, NOP's, etc.
Meets all project tender deadlines
Consistently delivers a solid, defendable estimate for the bid review process

Project Financial Responsibility
Project Manager on multiple small to mid-range projects with responsibilities including:

Implementation and management of project budgets
Monitor progress and status of projects including budget updates, CPSR, invoicing, and accounts payable followup
Complete contract closeout documents and process
Evaluate and report on profit/loss results

Essential Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
Proven track record in both Estimating & Project Management Roles
Thorough understanding with applied knowledge of construction earthwork, structures, paving, underground, and grading practices on large /complex heavy civil projects
Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial, and planning skills
Excellent relational and leadership skills
Ability to identify and analyze problems and provide solutions
Requires very limited supervision and direction beyond providing desired outcomes
Ability to learn new software including: HCSS Heavy Bid, B2W estimating, Autodesk NavisWorks, Autodesk Buzzsaw, MS Excel, etc.

Desirable Qualifications

Accredited 4year degree in related field or applicable discipline; CET Diploma; or equivalent experience

Gold Seal Certificate

Estimating
Applied Civil Sciences, Project Management
Constructionrelated courses offered by VRCA / BCIT

Additional Comments on the Role / Company

The applicant should have a proven track record in both Estimating & Project Management Roles with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.

The role is intended to be primarily an estimating role; however, Project Management assignments are to be anticipated for complex bid build and design-build projects.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Benefits: