Senior Estimator, ICI Buildings

Our client, a leading General Contractor who offers full-service construction for ICI projects has two available positions for a Senior level Estimator to join their team in Vancouver BC and Toronto ON.  The Senior Estimator is responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. This individual’s accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business. Salary range is $145,000 – $180,000.Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Responsibilities of the Senior Estimator:

• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard-bid / lump sum, construction management and small to medium design build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).
• Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.
• Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes.
• Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management).
• Completes as-bid estimate and trade buy-out strategy with operations team.
• Assists in presenting estimate/proposal and prepares and delivers client presentations.
• Performs quantity, material, and labor take-off from drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.
• Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register.
• Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients.
• Monitors client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); specifically understands owners’ business, requirements, revenue generation, and provides solutions. Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.

Requirements of Senior Estimator:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or Trade experience or equivalent.
• Gold Seal certification in estimating (CDN), an asset
• 12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued up to $250 million in delivery model hard bid/lump sum, construction management/cost reimbursable/target price and/or design build.
• Experience with self-perform estimate and productivity understanding.
• Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.
• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.
• Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods: Hard bid/lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices and construction management/cost reimbursable.
• Ability to lead successful teams.
• Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.

Employee Benefits:

• Salary: $115k – $130k
• 100% employee owned
• Competitive compensation, bonus and strong benefits package
• Substantial vacation time, stable work-life balance, healthy / positive work environment
• Training, education and development opportunities
• Employee appreciation events

Ideal Candidate:

Only exceptional overseas Estimator candidates who require sponsorship will be considered for this role.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume