Estimator - Calgary, Canada - EllisDon Construction Services Inc

EllisDon Construction Services Inc

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Thinking about a change?

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront.

Our core
values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects.

It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is - there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction.

To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you.

As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day.

EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self.

Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you're curious, here's what the industry
thinks of us and some of the
impacts we've made to the communities we work in.

You as an Estimator will:

Support a team through the completion of a bid process for building projects
Assemble accurate, wholesome, timely, and wellorganized estimates, including lump sum, unit rate, construction management, and designbuild pursuits
Work on multiple bids simultaneously, when required, and not sacrifice the integrity of the bid due to workload
Organize and "bid level" subcontractor quotes when the bid is successful, rewriting binders and assisting Project Managers in the buyout process
Be responsible for completing projectspecific general accounts for various project types and complexities
Be responsible for pricing out various projects based on previous historical rates and productivity
Focus on building relationships with subtrades and owners for future opportunities
Distribute subtrade quotes to personnel, flagging areas of concern, and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
Maintain historical databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference

Is this the right role for you?

You have a constructionrelated degree/diploma and a minimum of 8 years of experience in ICI (Industrial, Commercial and Institutional) estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
Ability to use Cost X, Excel, Building Connected, Bluebeam is an asset
You have a working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
Estimating experience in P3, Design Build, Design Build Facilities Management, Lump Sum, and Construction Management contracts is essential
You have experience in completing own forces estimates including but not limited to selective demolition, rough carpentry and concrete and formwork
You work well in a team environment with strong personal values that align with EllisDon's core values
You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in timesensitive situations within a team
Be comfortable working autonomously, while providing updates when needed, and following EllisDon procedures at all times
You have a strong understanding of construction beyond estimating including scheduling, project management, risk assessment, constructability and market conditions

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it
We are an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status.

The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes
everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play.

As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be
your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

***Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.