Estimator

Challenging and Complex Construction – Municipal / Infrastructure / GovernmentCore Business Units• Water and Wastewater• Civil Infrastructure• Concrete and Earthworks• Process Mechanical• Institutional and Government• Design Build• Remote Access LocationsSummaryAs an Estimator you will be responsible for preparing and coordinating complete estimates for Industra tenders, primarily focusing on municipal, federal builds and infrastructure pursuits, in both public and private sector markets throughout the province of Ontario. Reporting to the Vice President of Estimating. This role will be based in the Mississauga, ON. Experience in the capacity of Project Manager will be an asset. This will be a pivotal role as Industra expands its presence into the Ontario market.Responsibilities• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.• Select vendors and/or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of projects to be bid.• Perform Risk and Contract Management responsibilities as required.• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.• Consult with clients, vendors and other stakeholders to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve ant potential issues.• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality or availability of materials.• Review list of work to be performed by subcontractors.• Review final estimate and apply strategic cost factors where necessary.• Monitor client changes and advise the estimating team of all changes in scope during the estimate period.• Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits.• Advise on major changes in scope of work and monitor actual cost to estimated cost.• Search, analyze and communicate to the team options for the most effective means and methods of construction.• Prepare bids, select vendors and/or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of projects to be bid.Requirements• Experience with B2W or HeavyBid software desired.• Minimum of 5 years estimating and cost control related experience, with at least 5 years in infrastructure related construction and 3 years in commercial construction.• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, MS Projects• Technical knowledge and experience bidding design-build projects in Canada is an asset.• Thorough knowledge (ideally with hands on application) in the construction of commercial and industrial buildings, tenant improvements, earthworks, concrete structures and civil projects.• Mechanical or process mechanical experience will be an asset.• A clear understanding of logistical issued involved with remote project work.