Estimator - Leduc, Canada - KBL Environmental

KBL Environmental

Verified Company

Leduc, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Join the KBL Team
KBL Projects. (KBL) is a Canadian business providing customers with waste management services and systems. We have proudly developed a culture of safety excellence, delivering quality of services with a reputation for innovation.

If you are driven, innovative, and inspired individual you might just be the perfect fit

We are currently seeking to add an Estimator
to join our team

Job Type:
Full Time

The Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates for remediation, reclamation, and demolition projects, working with project managers and other stakeholders to gather information and understand project requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and analyze project plans, specifications, and bid documents
Research and source material and labor costs
Prepare detailed cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs
Develop and foster relationships with key clients and partners
Prepare and present cost estimates to project managers, clients, and other stakeholders
Stay informed of current market conditions and trends affecting project costs
Work with project managers to address cost overruns and other project issues
Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure project success
Interacting with clients, stakeholders and regulators throughout project life cycle
Develop vendors, procure equipment and participate in strategic relationships development
Work with existing partners or develop capacity to provide abatement, demolition and environmental remediation and reclamation
Participate in pre bid meetings, planning of job scope, project contracts and change orders, project health & safety plans, regulatory & permits, set up of cost tracking, job kick off meetings, client liaison and client satisfaction, arrangement of equipment and supplies for projects, weekly project meetings, arrangement of equipment and supplies for projects, scope management and delivery of successful projects

Qualifications:

Minimum 25 years Experience within the remediation, reclamation, demolition and abatement industry
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is considered an asset
Adept at working with little supervision, problem solving and adapting to change;
Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to interact with various types of stakeholders, and first nations;
Strong computer and data entry knowledge and experience
Work well with teammates
Required to be able to travel out of province and meet COVID19 restrictions

Physical Requirements:

At times, it may be required to endure standing for long periods of time, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., performing repetitive motions, or completing physically demanding tasks during project field work.

Working Environment:

Work is primarily carried out indoors, but project work in the field will be required from time to time. Therefore, there can be exposure to extreme weather along with exposure to dust, noise, mud, water, smoke, and bacteria.

Travel outside is sometimes required.