Senior Estimator - Concrete & Formwork

EllisDon • Calgary, AB

80d • Onsite

About The Position

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety. You as a Concrete and Formwork Estimator will: Lead and prepare detailed concrete and formwork estimates. Contribute to and support in the development of project specific execution plans (schedule, sequencing, formwork selection, pour breaks, crew sizes and composition, equipment, site logistics, etc.). Run detailed workforce analyses to determine productivity rates, crew sizes, crew composition, etc. Review various formwork and tower crane designs. Calculate material price lists, labor costs per manhour, productivities rates, equipment rental costs, placing rates, etc. Obtain scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates. Maintain working documents to back-up estimating figures. Review drawings and tender documents to understand scope of work and submission requirements. Assist in pricing change orders for projects currently being built. Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data. Contribute technical expertise, support your team in developing estimates, and provide input on constructability, productivity, and cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of overall construction experience in ICI projects with a General Contractor, specializing in Concrete & Formwork (Form, Place and Finish including Supply).
• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
• Knowledge of formwork systems, formwork sequencing, placing equipment, access equipment, productivities rates, crew compositions, labor rates and union agreements.
• Knowledge of various contract delivery models including risk analysis.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, sub-quotes, supplier quotes etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to create and maintain strong relationships, strong communication skills, and attention to detail; as well as the ability to work effectively and accurately in time sensitive situations within a team.
• Proficient competency with Excel, OST, and other software used.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare detailed concrete and formwork estimates.
• Contribute to and support in the development of project specific execution plans (schedule, sequencing, formwork selection, pour breaks, crew sizes and composition, equipment, site logistics, etc.).
• Run detailed workforce analyses to determine productivity rates, crew sizes, crew composition, etc.
• Review various formwork and tower crane designs.
• Calculate material price lists, labor costs per manhour, productivities rates, equipment rental costs, placing rates, etc.
• Obtain scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Maintain working documents to back-up estimating figures.
• Review drawings and tender documents to understand scope of work and submission requirements.
• Assist in pricing change orders for projects currently being built.
• Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data.
• Contribute technical expertise, support your team in developing estimates, and provide input on constructability, productivity, and cost-saving opportunities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees