Civil Estimator

EllisDon•Edmonton, AB

About The Position

EllisDon is a company that recognizes the rapid pace of change in the construction industry and strives to be at the forefront. Their core values empower employees to build great careers and develop creative solutions for complex projects. They foster an environment where expertise is valued across pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases. EllisDon celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels safe to be their authentic self. Their purpose is to provide individuals with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential, build great careers, and contribute meaningfully to the community. The company is recognized within the industry and highlights its community impact through an Impact Report focusing on climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

Requirements

A construction-related degree/diploma and a minimum of 5 years of civil estimating or field related experience
Estimating experience with earthworks, underground and roadworks
Strong understanding of unit rate bid process and software (ie. Bid2Win, or similar)
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
Ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations within a team
Comfortable working autonomously, while providing updates when needed, and following EllisDon procedures at all times

Nice To Haves

Ability to use AutoCad is an asset

Responsibilities

Support a team through the completion of a bid process for infrastructure projects such as earthworks, underground and roadworks
Assemble accurate, timely, and well-organized estimates, including lump sum, unit rate, construction management, and design-build pursuits
Work on multiple bids simultaneously, when required, and not sacrifice the integrity of the bid due to workload
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