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    Senior Cost Estimating Lead - Burnaby, Canada - CB Canada

    CB Canada
    CB Canada Burnaby, Canada

    5 days ago

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    Description

    PTAG's Project Management Advisory & Services firm has reached new heights and recognition in the industry through associations with Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partnerships and by attracting high performers from industry to join our team. We are looking for a Senior Cost Estimating Lead to help us expand our presence across the Infrastructure Industries, through collaborative partnerships and working relationships.

    We seek a professional who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:

    Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum results.

    PTAG's vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the planning and execution of their capital projects.

    • Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority
    • Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers
    • Leadership: Becoming leaders in our industry and in the communities where we work
    • Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement
    • ClientSatisfaction : Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project
    • Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business

    Location: Burnaby, B.C

    Type of Employment: Direct Hire

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Cost Estimating and lead the development, implementation, communication and training of Project Estimating procedures, systems and tools.
    • Ensure that robust, realistic and well documented cost estimates are developed going forward on all projects and developed by qualified cost estimators.
    • Review and sign off on project cost estimates as part of the stage gate process.
    • Design training programs to enable project adoption within the major projects.
    • Ensure that the project scope is covered and that there is alignment between the cost estimate, the project schedule, and execution strategy.
    • Participate actively in the Quantitative Risk Assessment to support the integrated cost and schedule contingency process.
    • Validate cost estimates using personal and industry experience, identifying potential out of range values and then finding their potential causes and applying corrective actions when necessary.
    • Review contractor prices at bid, during negotiation and on high value claims.
    • Plan and participate in Contractor's cost estimates kick-off meeting to establish all deliverables, including formats, WBS and cost estimate review schedule.

    Requirements:

    • A Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant business or engineering discipline, with 15 years of experience on major infrastructure projects (values greater than $1B) would be a minimum to ensure that the senior estimator can manage large team of project consultants and interface with contractors' highly sophisticated estimating team.
    • Require sufficient depth in cost estimating expertise to develop best practice procedures, be credible when reviewing sophisticated estimates developed by others, including bids and claims submitted by contractors.
    • Present complex concepts and persuade others, either internally or in high value claim negotiation.
    • Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including letter, report writing and presentation skills. Ability to explain difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view or way of doing things.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain respectful working relationships with internal and external contacts under circumstances that are considerably complex and time sensitive. Skill in dealing openly, tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations including dealings with the public, member municipalities, government agencies and contractors. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented work environment and deal effectively with disagreements and prevent the escalation of conflict.
    • Ability to work under broad direction and use significant independent judgment to problem solve when more than one option is possible. Proven ability to take initiative, work with minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to meet timelines and objectives requiring persistence to overcome obstacles.
    • Ability to supervise, coach and guide others while enhancing individual and team effectiveness.
    • Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project. Experience using advance analytic tools such as Power BI would be an asset.
    • Valid BC Class 5 Driver's license.

    PTAG offers the opportunity for all its employees to participate in its Company Share Owner Program, we offer a comprehensive Benefits package, and an environment to grow professionally and personally.

    This position is seeking a professional with leadership qualities that will allow you to fully test your abilities and expand as PTAG continues to grow its business. We offer a flexible and remote work environment with the following locations as preferred geographies based on PTAG's target sectors.

    PTAG is growing and seeking professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented Program Management Firm. We are driven to help our clients find opportunities for consistent and constant improvements of their Capital and Sustainable Programs.

    PTAG is a Registered Provider of the Construction Industry Institute which underscores our commitment to help the Power & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Mining and Heavy Infrastructure sectors achieve increased project certainty, productivity, and desired outcomes. We are seeking likeminded professionals who want to join us on our journey to build lasting, and value-driven relationships with our clients.

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