Estimator - Kingston, Canada - R.W. Tomlinson Limited

R.W. Tomlinson Limited

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:
Kingston, ON

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares Cost Estimates_
Obtains tender documents from online bid posting sites.
Attends job showings and pretender site visits.
Review existing site conditions.
Performs prequalification tasks as required.
Obtains bid bonds, and insurance quotes for tender submissions.
Review tender specifications, drawings, Geotech reports, and draft contract/subcontract documents. Submit concerns or questions through the tender RFI process. Identify all potential contract risks and liaison with our project controls and claims department for advice.
Communicates with subcontractors to obtain pricing.
Perform quantity calculations and full takeoffs for all tender items.
Utilizing estimation software to prepare estimates
Fills out pretender forms in SharePoint, fill out tender documents, delivery of tender documents, followup and provide tender results.
Reviews tender submissions with the appropriate manager.
Liaises with Customers, Subcontractors and Consulting Engineers to Build Professional Relationships_
Attend industry related functions to build relationships and networks.
Communicates with engineers through budget pricing etc. to build a relationship and to establish a positive, inviting culture.
Monitors job posting sites, newspapers, engineering firms etc. for tendering opportunities.
Collaborate with our Construction, Project Controls and Management teams_
Issues job transmittals to construction teams.
Run estimation handover meetings with field team to convey estimation productions, risks and opportunities carried in the estimate.
Issues subcontracts and internal material purchase orders.
Meets with job superintendent to provide and communicate relevant job information.
Provide support for ongoing contracts_
Assist projects teams in pricing and negotiating additional work for ongoing contracts.
Provides scope of work clarification to construction teams.
Attends owner project meetings as required.
Developing cost plans for large change orders in SAP.
Work towards continuous personal development_
Attends training session
Identifies training opportunities and communicate to your manager
Work with senior staff to develop skills
Work with other estimators to share and enhance individual knowledge and skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Certified Engineering Technologist designation an asset.
Experience in estimation of roads, sewer and water and new subdevelopments will be an asset.
7+ years of a combination of field and estimating experience.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to peers.
A high proficiency in Microsoft Office
Hard Dollar Estimation software and SAP knowledge and asset

WORKING CONDITIONS: