Estimator - Kingston, Canada - R.W. Tomlinson Limited
Description
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 prequalification 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 subcontractors to obtain pricing.
- Perform quantity calculations and full takeoffs for all tender items.
- Utilizing estimation software to prepare estimates
- Fills out pretender forms in SharePoint, fill out tender documents, delivery of tender documents, followup and provide tender results.
- Reviews tender submissions with the appropriate manager.
- Liaises with Customers, Subcontractors 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 handover meetings with field team to convey estimation productions, risks and opportunities carried in the estimate.
- Issues subcontracts 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 ongoing 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 subdevelopments 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
- Familyoriented team environment
- Employee discounts and other rewards programs
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