Estimator - Acheson, Canada - Marathon Underground Constructors Corporation

Marathon Underground Constructors Corporation

Verified Company

Acheson, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Marathon Underground Constructors Corporation is currently seeking a full-time estimator to join our team in Acheson, AB.

Marathon Underground specializes in shoring construction, deep foundation construction, and a broad variety of heavy civil works.

This position would be responsible for evaluating tender documents, specifications and drawings, ensuring that an obtainable and profitable estimate is prepared to successfully close and win projects.

This position is in Acheson, Alberta. Our office in not easily accessible via public transportation. Reliable personal transportation, a licence and clean drivers abstract are required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing estimates and proposals on time
Review tender documents, plans, specs and project sites to clearly understand the scope of work to be priced
Communicating with in house engineering team, suppliers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials and schedule requirements
Soliciting vendors and subcontractors for estimates
Capable of handling all aspects of the tender process.
Bid closings/ proposal submissions
Supporting change order pricing as required
Resolving cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
Negotiating prices
Establish and maintain working relationships with subcontractors, construction personnel, supervisors, and the estimating team

Required Skills & Qualifications

Previous estimating experience is an asset but not essential.
Excellent negotiating skills
Knowledge of the construction industry, and specifically heavy civil construction
Proven success working with vendors and contractors
Proficiency with MS-Office and MS-Project
Proficient in scheduling and capable of producing tender schedules
Sound knowledge of Project Estimating principles and practices specific to planning, execution, pricing and vendor/subcontractors

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Experience: