Estimator - Edmonton, Canada - DFI Piling

DFI Piling

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Career Number:3604

Date Posted:

Working at DFI:

Got ideas? We want them.
Looking for a rewarding challenge?

As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.

Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.

Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.

We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.

Join our team.

Job Profile:

The Estimator is responsible for compiling and analyzing information about materials and labour needed for a project and the preparation and documentation to generate a quote on a project opportunity, tender or RFQ.

Benefits:

Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
RRSP Matching
Employee Referral Program
Professional Development Allowance
Employee preferred fuel pricing program
Career advancement opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts at participating vendors

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Job Duties:

Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on designbuild, conceptual, and general tender work
Prepare materials, equipment, and labour cost estimations
Review proposals received
Prepare estimates and conduct review meetings with clients
Maintain open lines of communication with clients, contractors, and subcontractors
Review design options and offer solutions based on cost and materials
Effectively determine bid strategies
Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation
Following up on lost bids and tracking reasons for loss
Work in collaboration with business development on strategic projects
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of construction planning experience
CET Certification an asset
Ability to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints and asbuilds
Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates
Excellent communication skills
Time management skills
Must take a collaborative approach to dealing with customers and fellow employees
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
Strong workplace safety practices and training
Strong communication and report writing skills
Demonstrated word processing and computer skills