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    Estimator - Kingston, Canada - Tomlinson Group of Companies

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    Tomlinson is a leader in transportation infrastructure development. We are looking for an Estimator to join our team in Kingston, ON. The Estimator will prepare lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates for a broad range of projects. They will liaise with customers, clients, sub-contractors and consulting engineers to build professional relationships and to promote R.W. Tomlinson services and capabilities. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the company's objectives and can think strategically to develop innovative ways of aiding the company's success from an estimating and market relationship perspective.

    Location: Kingston, ON

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Prepares Cost Estimates

  • Obtains tender documents from online bid posting sites.
  • Attends job showings and pretender site visits.
  • Review existing site conditions.
  • Performs pre-qualification tasks as required.
  • Obtains bid bonds, and insurance quotes for tender submissions.
  • Review tender specifications, drawings, Geotech reports, and draft contract/subcontract documents. Submit concerns or questions through the tender RFI process. Identify all potential contract risks and liaison with our project controls and claims department for advice.
  • Communicates with sub-contractors to obtain pricing.
  • Perform quantity calculations and full take-offs for all tender items.
  • Utilizing estimation software to prepare estimates
  • Fills out pre-tender forms in SharePoint, fill out tender documents, delivery of tender documents, follow-up and provide tender results.
  • Reviews tender submissions with the appropriate manager.
  • Liaises with Customers, Sub-contractors and Consulting Engineers to Build Professional Relationships

  • Attend industry related functions to build relationships and networks.
  • Communicates with engineers through budget pricing etc. to build a relationship and to establish a positive, inviting culture.
  • Monitors job posting sites, newspapers, engineering firms etc. for tendering opportunities.
  • Collaborate with our Construction, Project Controls and Management teams

  • Issues job transmittals to construction teams.
  • Run estimation hand-over meetings with field team to convey estimation productions, risks and opportunities carried in the estimate.
  • Issues sub-contracts and internal material purchase orders.
  • Meets with job superintendent to provide and communicate relevant job information.
  • Provide support for ongoing contracts

  • Assist projects teams in pricing and negotiating additional work for on-going contracts.
  • Provides scope of work clarification to construction teams.
  • Attends owner project meetings as required.
  • Developing cost plans for large change orders in SAP.
  • Work towards continuous personal development

  • Attends training session
  • Identifies training opportunities and communicate to your manager
  • Work with senior staff to develop skills
  • Work with other estimators to share and enhance individual knowledge and skills
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Certified Engineering Technologist designation an asset.
  • Experience in estimation of roads, sewer and water and new sub-developments will be an asset.
  • 4+ years of a combination of field and estimating experience.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • A high proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Hard Dollar Estimation software and SAP knowledge and asset
  • WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Standard office environment.
  • TOMLINSON OFFERS :

  • Competitive wages
  • Bonus programs
  • Employer paid health and dental benefits
  • Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement benefits program
  • Family-oriented team environment
  • Employee discounts and other rewards programs

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