Civil Estimator - Saskatoon, Canada - Firma Contracting Inc.

Firma Contracting Inc.

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Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

CIVIL ESTIMATOR
Firma Contracting Inc. is a growing western Canadian based underground utility company.

This is a new position, and we are looking for someone that can ultimately take the estimating lead and work closely with senior management and ownership to determine opportunities that are a fit and develop proposals.

The role requires entrepreneurial spirit and rigor.

This position can be remote or hybrid; however, it requires the capacity and availability to make site visits as needed and potentially attend pre-bid meetings.

The Civil Estimator is responsible for monitoring bid sites, chasing down bid leads, evaluating bid / tender specifications and drawings, ensuring that the operations team has a clear understanding of the project, scope, risks and requirements.

The Civil Estimator must follow-up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that bids are received. The Civil Estimator also assists the Project Management teams in project handoff and startup.

Critical for success are the ability to take direction, work independently, manage time effectively, and demonstrate an acute attention to detail.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Monitor bid sites, follow up on leads and seek out work opportunities
Manage the estimating process during tendering phase of all projects
Assemble accurate, timely and wellorganized estimates and new project setup documents, including bids, construction management, design builds, cost estimates and control budgets
Analyze drawings and specifications and determine potential risk exposure
Coordinate tender process and maintain a good relationship with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, end users and suppliers
Coordinate with senior management, HSE, human resources and other potential stakeholders in the development of comprehensive proposals
Attend site meetings, bid meetings, preconstruction meetings as needed and disseminate project information to the appropriate operations personnel
Create and issue quotes/proposal submission documents
Review bid requirements for projects, prepare and attend site walkthroughs and project site meetings, review and confirm geotechnical conditions, draft risk matrix and prepare takeoffs
Assist in creating preliminary budget for all successful tender projects, and change order pricing
Work with project manager for turnover to operations.

Required Skills:

Minimum of 3 years experience of construction estimating on mid to large scale civil construction projects
Experience estimating underground utility scopes is required
Personable and great at building relationships
Experience and highly skilled in negotiating
Experience from RFQ phase to project award
Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), MS Project and Adobe
Impeccable attention to detail
Experienced in reading plans and specifications
Highly organized and collaborative
Strong communication skills able to delegate and provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail
Proven leadership capabilities and able to mentor direct reports for advancement
First Aid and other certifications are considered assets
Valid driver's licence