Civil Estimator

Saskatoon, SK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Firma Contracting Inc. is a growing western Canadian based civil contracting company. This is a new position, and we are looking for someone that can lead estimates and proposals in Saskatoon. Firma offers candidates a highly collaborative environment for growth and leadership opportunity. We have a dynamic team with a great workplace culture. Our total compensation package is competitive because we value the people that make our business and develop relationships that make it succeed and flourish.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years experience of construction estimating on mid to large scale civil construction projects
Personable and great at building relationships
Skilled in negotiating
Experience from RFQ phase to project award
Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), MS Project and Adobe
Impeccable attention to detail
Experienced in reading plans and specifications
Highly organized and collaborative
Strong communication skills – able to delegate and provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail
Valid driver’s licence

Nice To Haves

Experience estimating underground utility scopes is an asset

Responsibilities

Monitor bid sites, follow up on leads and seek out work opportunities
Manage the estimating process during tendering phase of all projects
Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates and new project set-up documents, including bids, construction management, design builds, cost estimates and control budgets
Analyze drawings and specifications and determine potential risk exposure
Coordinate tender process and maintain a good relationship with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, end users and suppliers
Coordinate with senior management, HSE, human resources and other potential stakeholders in the development of comprehensive proposals
Attend site meetings, bid meetings, pre-construction meetings as needed and disseminate project information to the appropriate operations personnel
Create and issue quotes/proposal submission documents
Review bid requirements for projects, prepare and attend site walkthroughs and project site meetings, review and confirm geotechnical conditions, draft risk matrix and prepare take-offs
Assist in creating preliminary budget for all successful tender projects, and change order pricing
Work with project manager for turnover to operations.