Estimator - Acheson, Ab

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Description

Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services.

Summary

The Estimator will have an understanding of the estimating process and participate in the preparation of capital cost estimates in the form of lump sum, unit rate, or force account commercial models. In addition to capital cost estimates, the role will involve taking part in cost risk analysis and EPCM cost estimates.

Location: Acheson, AB

Position: Full time, permanent

Job Duties

• Apply appropriate labor and unit cost rates and factors to the individual cost elements to establish total costs
• Various other duties as requested by management
• Determine the risk level associated with estimates and quotations and understand contingencies required to offset these risks
• Support source selection, negotiation, fact-finding, and/or audits, and update the estimate as required
• Implement cost estimating methodologies for each cost element/WBS and estimate the man hours, material costs, and other project costs
• Evaluate the costs estimated; includes the application of alternative pricing
• Document the rationale, methodology, and supporting information utilized for the estimate
• Refinement and analysis of Estimating Tools, systems, and software
• Work alongside the procurement department to solicit and analyze quotations for various disciplines from subcontractors and other service suppliers
• Support and develop Construction Execution Plans, Path of Construction presentations, Complete workface planning, and basic scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptable
• Direct experience with estimating process plants, petro-chemical, or other refinery EPC type projects is considered an asset
• Previous knowledge of cost control preferred
• 1 – 3 years working experience in estimating, or equivalent position

Skills

• Support managers in creating new proposals
• Familiarity with Primavera scheduling software (or MS Project)
• Able to often work under pressure and stress, especially when facing bid deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient computer skills; experience with estimating software
• Experience with Hard Dollar, Bid2win and or Accubid Enterprise will be considered an asset.
• Assertiveness and self-assurance in presenting and supporting conclusions, strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for mathematics; able to analyze, compare and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information, and be able to make sound and accurate judgments based on this information
• Highly organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks
• Knowledge of typical costs associated with piping and mechanical activities
• Accuracy is paramount. Inaccurate estimating can cause a bid (proposal) loss or a project money loss on a job that was not accurately estimated
• Ability to focus on details, while analyzing and managing larger obstacles, is vital.
• Proficiency in project management and the ability to incorporate work-breakdown structure (WBS) techniques are increasingly important in cost estimating complex development projects

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Weekly pay schedule
• Dentalcare
• Hybrid WFH
• Vision care
• RRSP matching

Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement

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