Senior Civil Estimator

You as a Senior Civil Estimator will :

• Confidently lead a team through the completion of a bid process for Infrastructure projects such as bridge works, roads, water treatment plants, and concrete, as well as assist with the bid process of Civil scopes on Buildings projects
• Be responsible for the growth and development of civil estimators in the group
• Assemble accurate, timely and well organized estimates, including lump sum, construction management and design-build pursuits
• Work on multiple bids simultaneously, when required, and not sacrifice the integrity of the bid due to work loads
• Organize and bid level sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting Project Managers in the buy-out process
• Be responsible for completing project specific general accounts for various project types and complexities
• Be responsible for pricing out various projects based on previous historical rates and productivity
• Monitor the success of a project, noting potential challenges and risks
• Focus on building relationships with sub-trades and suppliers for future opportunities
• Distribute sub-trade quotes to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a construction related degree / diploma and a minimum of 10 years of civil estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
• Strong understanding of unit rate bid process and software (ie. Bid2Win, or similar)
• You have a working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
• Estimating experience in P3, Design Build, Design Build Facilities Management, Lump Sum and Construction Management contracts is essential
• You have estimating experience with bridges, roadways and water / waste water treatment plants
• You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time sensitive situations within a team
• Be comfortable working autonomously, while providing updates when needed, and following EllisDon procedures at all times

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.