Estimator

Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

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The Estimator will support and work with preconstruction/ business development staff in the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications. The Estimator shall perform quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding of construction projects and have extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.

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* Prepare detailed electrical change order estimates for scope changes directed by the Owner.
* Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
* Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and design changes to quantify impacts.
* Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
* Determine labor and equipment costs.
* Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
* Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
* Understand project logistics and project schedule.
* Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
* Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
* Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
* Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
* Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
* Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer -DUSA Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or Architecture
* 1-3 years experience estimating heavy civil projects
* Advanced computer skills with estimating
* Demonstrated experience preparing and negotiating change orders.
* Strong understanding of electrical systems for rail, transit, or heavy civil projects preferred.
* Software - HCSS Heavy Bid
* Advanced computers skills with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

* Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, InRoads or Geopak desirable
* Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
* Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
* Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
* Prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.