Company Profile:
The group we represent is a Canadian asphalt / road building company that has grown rapidly in its 25+ years of operation. This group are dedicated to meeting the highest quality and safety standards in all projects and prides themselves in their ability to exceed customer expectations on major projects. They have worked with some very high profile clients over the years and prioritize building long lasting relationships and earning repeat business. As a company, they offer very competitive compensation packages and they are fully dedicated to their employees professional development. As their operations continue to grow they are looking for an Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager to join their team.
Purpose of Position:
The successful candidate will be part of the operations team in the GTA. As a member of the Estimating division they will provide insight to ensure the profitability and continued growth of the company. The candidate will be a major part of the company working on multiple projects at any one time with values ranging between $1-15Million.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials and labour expenses
- Travel to job sites to gather information on materials required, Labour costs and other factors
- Use computer software to calculate estimates
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients and contractors on estimates
- Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates
- Recommend ways to make projects more cost effective and or profitability
- Develop project plans for the duration of projects
- Ability to lead a team of estimators
Required Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
- 6+ years estimating experience on medium to large complex projects in the North America ranging from $5M to $15M in value
- Experience in estimating civil infrastructures such as bridges, roads, highways and earthworks
- Experience using estimating system and capacity to adapt to new estimating software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ethical Conduct
- Thoroughness
- Experience in asphalt paving / road construction
- Ability to lead a small team of Estimators through multiple bids.
- Canadian Visa Holders ONLY
