- Recommend and ensure Magnum's membership in relevant construction associations and trade groups .
- Liaise with potential clients with regards to bid / proposal opportunities .
- Review all documentations to prepare for bids and tenders.
- Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents .
- Perform quantity takeoff and detailed cost estimates .
- Assist management with performing cost-to-complete analysis.
- Identify labor, material, and time requirements and then compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements .
- Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Conduct site assessments to determine hidden job-related costs, such as soil sample retrieval, required surveying, third party support, local accommodations, fueling, mobilization, water sources, environmental impact, and utility locates, etc.
- Develop a bid preparation schedule identifying the tasks, assignments, and deadlines.
- Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Meet anticipated bid closing dates.
- Stay aware of current market conditions to assist with pricing decisions.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
- Organize all inter-department requirements and update as required on a day-to-day basis.
- Initiate and lead job start-up meetings for all projects.
- Work with Operations Manager(s) and Logistics to assist with project execution, including project timelines, equipment, crew allocations, and cement blend and delivery requirements.
- Prepare pre-project documents for MI Supervisors, including traffic accommodation plans and emergency response plans where required.
- Complete any required site-specific orientations or pre-arrival testing that is required.
- Review daily job tickets for completion and accuracy. Make corrections as required, reporting infractions to Supervisor and station management.
- Coordinate and track between departments any third-party QC testing that is required, including tracking of samples.
- Upon project completion, coordinate with supporting departments the collection of QC data, including site data, GPS location site plans, and any reports from third party testing that occurred.
- Review all completed mob and de-mob of projects and provide accounting with loaded and unloaded distances travelled for job costing purposes.
- In the off season, work with the Corporate Services department to summarize all job costs and provide any documentation or input on any missing costs.
- In the off season, work with the Technical Services department to develop any personnel and equipment training modules.
- Participate in training and development activities.
- Other related duties as required. Qualifications - Required
- Post-secondary education in a related field (general contracting, civil engineering, project management) and a minimum of 3-5 years estimating experience in the construction industry, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
- Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to interpret job costs reports.
- Able to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints, and building codes.
- A valid driver's license (non-graduated) with a clean driver's record.
- Able to work overtime and travel.
- Legally eligible to work in the country the role is based out of. Qualifications - Looking For
- An understanding of the soil stabilization service line's operational activities and requirements.
- Experience working with vendors to break down costs within contracts and statements of work.
- The ability to work on multiple estimates at a time.
- High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and an aptitude for working with numbers.
- Good presentation skills and the ability to translate complex financial information.
- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Teams, Office) Spira, and Salesforce.
- Basic understanding of CAD programs, including layers, lines, and points.
- Effective communication skills with strong oral and written skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to build client relationships.
- High degree of integrity and ethics.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, reliable, and dependable.
- Flexible and able to adapt to change.
- Team player and customer service focused.
- Demonstrated initiative and results orientated. Qualifications - Assets
- Ability to negotiate contracts.
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