Senior Estimator - Water/Wastewater Construction

Maple Reinders•Kelowna, BC

17h•CA$105,000 - CA$155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Maple Reinders is seeking an experienced Construction Professional to join their Civil Estimating team. This role will focus on a variety of civil projects across Canada, with a specialization in Water/Wastewater. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing tenders from concept to submission, managing risks, and working on Plan Spec, Design/Build, and Construction Management opportunities. The company is growing and consistently winning new work.

Requirements

7+ years experience estimating Water/Wastewater projects or working in a combined role of Project Manager & Estimator in Water / Wastewater.
Experience working for a general contractor.
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
A University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, Red Seal Certification (mechanical related) or a combination of education and industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical experience in the food & beverage or chemical industry.
Process Mechanical experience.
Civil (excavation and site piping) experience.
Experience using Bluebeam, Planswift, and Costx.

Responsibilities

Assuming responsibility for the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates and tenders, employing experience and working with Maple accepted practices and systems.
Reviewing drawings and specifications, developing a thorough understanding of the project needs, requirements and risk.
Selecting and contacting sub-contractors and suppliers and obtaining quotations.
Preparing and reviewing suppliers and sub-contractors’ scope of work.
Preparing quality take-offs, with specific focus on self-performed and self-priced tasks.
Closing tenders in consultation with senior managers.
Finalizing final tender submission.
Assisting with coding of estimates where we are the successful bidder.
Review of preliminary work schedules using MS Project.
Identifying construction risks, opportunities and thorough assessment of site conditions, Sub-contractor and Labour availability.
Liaise, consult, and communicate with Engineers, Architects, Owners, Contractors, and Subcontractors, and provide value engineering and adjustments to cost estimates.
Assisting Chief Estimator with reviewing bid opportunities and strategies.
Participating, as a member of a proposal team in the development of P3, Design/Build, Design Build Operate, Construction and/or Project Management opportunities, together with Major Projects staff.
Participating in the preparation of presentations or proposals with the Major Projects staff.
Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with Sub-contractors, Suppliers and Engineers.
Mentoring and coaching junior staff.
Determining the flow of product through an operating process facility and how proposed contract changes will need to be incorporated.
Determining how the construction of the facility will need to progress from a practical standpoint including sequencing, tie-ins and staging of the work.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries (paid weekly)
Starting at three weeks paid vacation plus additional gifted days off over the Christmas break
RRSP with employer matching (up to 5%)
Discretionary bonuses & profit sharing
Group Health Insurance Plan (medical, dental, health care spending account)
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee rewards program (Maple Points)
Discount programs & memberships
Employee and Project referral bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Career growth and learning opportunities, including professional certifications