Senior Estimator

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Estimate Preparation

• Lead the preparation of accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to understand project requirements.
• Determine contingency, escalation, and risk pricing based on project specific conditions.
• Assist in downloading estimate files to the shared drive.
• Participate in providing information for RFPs.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs and material cost assessments.
• Utilize Heavy Bid and tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze and evaluate project costs (i.e. materials, labor, equipment, and overhead expenses).
• Identify key construction, schedule, utility, geotechnical, environmental, and procurement risks.
• Provide recommendations to optimize project budgets while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Foster a collaborative environment to encourage teamwork and effective communication.
• Mentor junior estimators on the team including conducting periodic reviews of estimates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate estimating activities, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with Contract Administrator on updating the estimate list in a timely manner.
• Participate in bid review and executive approval meetings.
• Collaborate with the Operations and Projects team to assess the feasibility and impact of the proposed bidding assumptions and any cost-saving measures.

Main Responsibilities cont.

Bid Management

• Use HCSS Precon and other internal systems for tracking and monitoring market conditions, trends, and stay informed of new developments and upcoming projects in the market.
• Maintain and improve estimating databases, production rates, and historical cost records.
• Review and interpret bidding documents, including contracts, specifications, and drawings.
• Prepare bid packages, ensuring all required documents are included.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and develop strong working relationships.
• Present bids to management for approval and submit completed bids on time.
• Conduct post-award estimate turnover meetings and post-project estimate reviews to continually improve pricing accuracy, productivity assumptions, and risk assessments.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other key industry stakeholders.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and industry events to enhance networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers and construction superintendents and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from estimating to project execution.

Compliance

• • Ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with, the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics
  • Promote and actively support SGC’s Goal Zero safety culture and commitment to incident free operations including reporting near miss, good catches as well as incidents or quality issues.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Diplomas and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years of estimating experience.
• Experience with Heavy Bid, Heavy Job and HCSS are an asset.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public and private-sector tendering requirements and competitive bidding practices.
• Proficiency in using construction estimating software and tools.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills for accurate cost calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with complex documents.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capacity to mentor and guide a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Professional demeanor and customer-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• Travel and Overtime as required.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.
• Compliance with all Company policies.