Estimator/Project Manager – Sewer And Watermain

Ready for your next move? This is an ideal opportunity for experienced, mid-career and seasoned professionals.

Come join the Magine Team! Our compensation package is robust including competitive salary, bonuses, and profit sharing.

Company Overview

Magine Construction Inc. has been a leading player in the construction industry for more than 25 years. Driven to outperform and deliver the highest standards of service, we specialize in multi-faceted complex construction projects that involve large-scale and detailed excavation, earthworks, environmental remediation, demolition, sewer and watermain and site servicing. We are committed to safety, teamwork and building a culture where people will 'dig' working for us. This is a great time to join our team in this lead role!

Job Summary

The successful person in this role will be responsible for calculating major construction cost estimates and be involved in the project planning, development, negotiation, and execution of large complex construction projects focused on sewer and watermain installation and connections to ensure end-to-end site preparation for client developers.

The ideal person in this role will have significant experience in sewer and watermain projects, command of AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other estimating software including proficiency with Sage 100 Contractor and/or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, tender/contract documents, takeoffs, and surveys
• Other duties as assigned
• Prepare presentation materials and submit tender packages, proposals, and quotation letters
• Gather site data and prepare accurate bid item/activity costs for lump sum and unit rate contracts.
• Apply robust project management principles to oversee all phases of the project including close-out.
• Develop plans, create a project budget, coordinate resources, mitigate risks, and deliver to timelines
• Foster excellent working relationships with subcontractors, construction personnel, supervisors, project managers, and staff, focusing on customer satisfaction, quality, and safety.
• Build network and directory to solicit and procure supplier and subcontractor.
• Maintain and ensure updated cost keys and price masters information.
• For awarded projects, provide management and field employees with summaries, material lists, job information packages, and feedback on scope, specifications, and timing.
• Maintain corporate processes and standards, instruct workers as needed, and ensure all federal and provincial regulations are followed.
• Consult with clients /owners to confirm and clarify site servicing and other requirements, project scope, plans, specifications, and tender/contract documents and deliverables.

Qualifications

Education, training and experience:

• 3+ years of project management experience liaising with stakeholders, managing project budgets, and coordinating resources
• Valid Driver’s License, class ‘G’ with a good driving record and willingness to drive personal vehicle (mileage compensated) or company vehicle as required.
• Experience in Contractor’s Health & Safety requirements, administration, and record-keeping procedures
• 5+ years’ experience estimating large-scale construction sewer and watermain projects, in GTA
• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Technology Construction Project Management and/or relevant program.

Technical skills and proficiency:

• IBM Blueworks and/or other process mapping and data management software is an asset
• Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint) and Outlook
• SAGE 100 and/or other project management and estimating software and tools
• Project management and estimating software including: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Excel, MS Office Applications, MS Project, and Estimating Software Scheduling and capable of producing complex and integrated tender schedules

Sound knowledge of:

• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Project Management principles and ability to deliver construction projects of various size and scope to completion within timelines, budgets, and client satisfaction
• Various contract arrangements (e.g., lump sum, unit price, cost), and document packages (CCDC)
• Feasibility and environmental studies, and engineering design through field experience
• Commercial and/or residential sewer and watermain installations involving excavation, earthworks, site grading and servicing plans
• Project Estimating principles and practices specific to planning, execution, pricing, and management of vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders

Excellent ability to:

• Build productive relationships, influence others and resolve conflicts and solve problems
• Communicate construction concepts effectively both verbally and in written proposals
• Organize work, ensure efficient workflows and manage timelines under pressure
• Work independently and build collaborative networks with internal and external stakeholders
• Coach and motivate staff to achieve deliverables and meet tight timelines

If you are interested in being a part of Magine Construction and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please reply to this ad with your intention as well as your updated resume to [email protected]

Magine Construction Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure a positive candidate experience and accommodation, as needed, will be provided upon request.