Estimator - Toronto, Canada - Dragados Canada Inc.

Dragados Canada Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Dragados Canada, Inc., the Canadian construction arm of the ACS Group (one of the world's largest international construction and engineering companies), is seeking a talented and experienced Estimator to join its dynamic and energetic team.

Dragados Canada was established in 2008 and has grown steadily into an industry-leader in Canada, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, successfully performing a variety of large-scale transportation, bridge, dam, tunnel, and other major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Review Requests for Proposals (RFP), addenda, and all other contractual documents
Prepare and participate in meetings with clients, joint venture partners and consultants
Prepare work breakdown structures, quantity takeoffs, and requests for quotes
Identify local subcontractors and suppliers, solicit quotes and prepare comparison sheets
Participate in the preliminary and final cost estimates
Analyze, identify and evaluate project opportunities and risks and mitigation strategies
Responsible for maintaining large working files as supporting documentation for estimating figures including current, accurate information on process for vendors through exclusive contact, marketing material, preexisting price list etc.
Reflect on project learnings and experience to improve and promote lessons learned to the other office staff
Perform all other related tasks that will help complete the project

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related discipline
47 years of experience in the Heavy Civil construction industry is preferred
Previous experience working for a contractor in major infrastructure projects would be considered an asset
Experience in P3 procurement processes is an asset
Good knowledge of local trades and subcontractors
Previous experience with quantity takeoff and estimating experience using Heavy Bid, Timberline, Chief Estimator or MC2 software will be considered an asset
Good knowledge of contracts, codes, industry practices, and key trade contractors
Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word
Knowledge of French language will be considered an asset
Ability to work with deadlines and in a team environment
Proven ability to create and maintain effective relationships with clients, vendors, subcontracts, architects, designers, field superintendents and staff
Good initiative, attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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_ Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process._
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