Senior Estimator in Edmonton

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Confidently lead a team through project procurement, the bid process and pre-construction.
• Work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Mentor and train junior estimating staff.
• Assemble accurate, detailed, and well-organized budgets and estimates.
• Work with various contract types - including Construction Management, Design Build, P3, and Lump sum.
• Organize sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting the buy-out process.
• Monitor the success of a project, assisting with value engineering and noting potential challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with sub-trades for future opportunities.
• Distribute sub-trade quotes and budgets to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price.
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.

Qualifications:

• You have a Civil Engineering degree, diploma, or related construction education, along with 8 to 10 years of estimating experience on heavy civil and infrastructure projects, including bridges, roads, highways, transit, earthworks, and municipal infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• You have an advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• You have extensive experience creating conceptual budgets.
• You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations while delegating to a team.
• You have experience with estimating software (OST, costX).
• Eligibility for Security Clearance due to project requirements.

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. 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. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we've built a construction services company known for our people and integrity.

With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience.