Estimator - Winnipeg, Canada - Sigfusson Northern Ltd.

Sigfusson Northern Ltd.

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

ESTIMATOR

ABOUT SIGFUSSON NORTHERN:

Sigfusson Northern is a third-generation family-owned business, which now has a portion of the company being employee-owned.

Our primary focus is on building strong and lasting relationships with our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Ongoing growth and diversification have led Sigfusson Northern to the forefront of general contracting and heavy civil construction where we incorporate trust, respect, integrity, and commitment to our community in every decision we make and everything we do.

***: Reporting to the VP, Engineering and Estimating, the Estimator will focus on analyzing and interpreting tender documents to prepare detailed execution plans and cost estimates for our General Contracting Division pursuits in the commercial, healthcare, educational, industrial, and infrastructure markets. The Estimator will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other Operations team members on daily basis regarding project development activities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Analyze tender documents by reading and interpreting blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications
Visualize and prepare a detailed plan to execute work in an efficient manner based on tender documents
Complete entire bid preparation process including quantity takeoffs, subtrade procurement, pricing, and closing procedures
Analyze subcontractor/supplier bids to ensure the full scope of work is included
Calculate material, labour, and equipment costs and requirements
Identify and complete risk analysis associated with projects
Analyze strategies, advantages, or innovations for the project that could provide Sigfusson Northern with a more competitive bid
Attend and prepare internal pretender meetings, estimate reviews, and tender closing meetings
Prepare schedules and timelines and conduct site visits
Work closely with the Operations team in project development activities such as scope definition and preconstruction planning including budgets and cost plans
Work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents on awarded contracts by estimating extra work items, change orders, and credits
Attend project completion meetings with Project Managers, Site Superintendents and Foremen to discuss positive and negative aspects of the project

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum 5+ years of General Contracting estimating experience is required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology Diploma, Construction Management Diploma, or a Construction related Degree or Diploma is considered an asset
Experience working in the field on construction projects will be considered an asset
Knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project is required
Experience working in BlueBeam/digitized takeoff software and CAD will be considered an asset
Critical thinking and effective decisionmaking skills are required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Strong communication skills both verbal and written as well as electronically
Strong accuracy and attention to detail
Must hold a valid driver's license

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements for the role, please click
Apply and send your resume directly to
Sherri Bowles.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: