Construction Cost Estimator - Civil/Water/Wastewater Facilities

Job Description

The Construction Cost Estimator is responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour.

This individual's accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business.

• Prepare and / or co-ordinate the preparation of full-cost estimates on Conceptual, Design-Build / Construction Management / IPD / Lump Sum or general tender work.
• Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications.
• Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts
• Obtain competitive material & equipment prices for all tenders / pursuits, specific to each opportunity
• Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and contingency.
• Establish and develop competitive edges on tenders / pursuits in order to improve chances of success.
• Attend Pre-tender site visits / meetings in order to fully understand the scope of the tender / project
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality or availability of materials.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required
• Participate and / or lead commercial / contract negotiations for Sub-trade Buy-out’s on secured projects; in conjunction with the operations team
• Attend and Participate in Interviews with Client Teams for projects / opportunities that we are pursuing

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction / engineering or an appropriate field.
• Three or more years of experience in estimating.
• Experience estimating on water / wastewater projects
• Able to read and interpret building specifications, schematics and as-builds.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for development of material and labour estimates.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for interpretation of job-cost reports.
• Able to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe.
• Good understanding of current market conditions and competitors within our marketplace

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

We are 100% employee owned . Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal .

We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!

• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.