Estimator - Civil Jobs

Description Du Poste
EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.
Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.
When Receiving The Documents, The Estimator Must

• Be responsible for having a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the tender documents, drawings, specifications, and addendum.
• Ensure chair internal bid review meetings with EBC’s senior management.
• Provide detailed estimates with complete quantity take-off, including the scope of work;
• Assist the Senior or Chief Estimator and the Director, to ensure EBC meets the various milestones;
• Participate in post-bid interviews with operations team;
• Increase EBC’s brand and visibility in the GTA Market;
• Review tender documents to determine the scope of work, including project milestones and constraints;
• Build level 1 schedule in MS Project with resources and project milestones;
• Prepare final estimate summaries, analyzing each section for scope, pricing, and completeness;
• Be responsible for all estimating aspects of the Tendering Process;
• Assist the Senior or Chief Estimator in the development of competitive tenders;
• Establish and keep outstanding communications between subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants;
• Provide leadership and establish and maintain compelling and harmonious relationships with all staff;
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate data, including current and accurate information on prices from suppliers;

Requirements

• Advanced skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving;
• Experience using estimating software and systems and capacity to adapt to new estimating software;
• Previous experience in estimating civil construction projects;
• Estimate setup for job costing and job cost analysis of active and completed project.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Experience in heavy civil pricing work such as cofferdams, shoring, road construction, bridge rehabilitation, in-water works;
• Degree in civil engineering or construction engineering
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;

Benefits

• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
• Employee assistance program;
• Training and development programs;
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
• Free coffee;
• Competitive salary;
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
• Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);