Lead Estimator - Edmonton, Canada - MasTec Canada

Description

Join MasTec CanadaWe are a team that is motivated, ambitious and inclusive. We are united by a commitment to safety and united by a passion for solutions and innovation.
MasTec Canada offers career opportunities for individuals looking to take part in Canada's industrial construction sector.

Guided by our Core Values of team, respect, excellence, integrity, duty and protect, we construct and maintain projects safely, reliably and with care and respect for the environment in which we operate.

Why Join Us?Our Core Values are front and center and operationalized across the businessIndividual contribution is rewarded and teamwork is encouragedA commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment where our employees can freely bring diverse perspectives and varied work experiences to workIndividual development is provided (e.g., hands-on training and cross-functional project opportunities)Health and wellness program


POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Estimator – Facilities, will provide pipeline estimating expertise for competitive contractor proposals.

They will be responsible for performing take-offs, obtaining third party pricing, conducting estimate calculations and compiling data for use in estimates.

Estimates will be provided for MasTec's Oil and Gas and Industrial divisions.

As this is a senior position the Lead Estimator – Facilities will be working closely with various MasTec Operational Managers and Construction Managers for projects within Alberta and British Columbia markets.

Preference will be given to those candidates living in and around Edmonton, AB.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general tender workEnsure proper scope alignment through review of all client drawings and documents.

Prepare request for information that are directed for responses from the Owners' engineersComplete accurate quantity take-offs and calculations to properly support the estimateComplete all pricing while maintaining proper best practices for documentationComplete final estimate closeoutDevelop and maintain resource loaded estimate schedules as requiredMaintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate calculations, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

Complete design reviews to identify and price alternate price options and recommend best solution basedAssist Operational Managers, Construction Managers and other Estimators with execution plans, manpower loading, and scheduling, as requiredSupport MasTec's Proposal Coordinator in the submission of proposal documents as requiredIdentify documents that are required deliverables from the client proposal and coordinate with MasTec's Proposal Coordinator to ensure completionSolicit subcontractor and/or supplier quotations to support pricingParticipate in plan review and estimate reviews for respective projectsAssist in compiling historical cost data for projectsDevelop list of subcontractors/suppliers to solicit quotes on the projectAttend project meetings as requiredComplete site visits as requiredOther duties as assigned


EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Technical education with a bachelor's degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience5 to 8 years' experience in estimating Oil and Gas as well as industrial projectsMinimum 5 years' experience in leading and closing estimatesExperience with Hard Dollar software, P6 and Tilos is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,


AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for promoting and living out MasTec Canada's 6 Core ValuesRead, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or government regulationsWrite reports, business correspondence and document project activitiesProficiency Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externallyCalculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryAbility to assume responsibility to interface and communicate effectively with others, have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.

Ability to anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public