Senior Estimator (Capital Project Delivery)

Metrolinx • Canada,

5d • CA$93,798 - CA$127,484 • Onsite

About The Position

Metrolinx is seeking a Senior Estimator to analyze probable costs during all stages of project development and throughout the project life cycle. This role will develop estimates for assigned capital projects to support capital budgets and project schedules, and assist with accurate planning, tendering, and contracting to clarify cost and time expectations during all phases of Capital Projects and Programs. The role involves working on major subway and GO Expansion Projects like Ontario Line, Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE), Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), Hamilton LRT, Bowmanville, Niagara, Kitchener Extension, and others. This is an in-office position based at their 20 Bay Street location, emphasizing collaboration and in-person co-creation.

Requirements

• Completion of a degree in a related discipline – or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated years’ of relevant experience.
• Related experience in preparing detailed estimates related to Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical and utilities on projects in various stages of lifecycle.
• Experience in developing and analyzing project cost estimates, tender comparisons, post-bid analyses and other estimating information to facilitate effective and efficient decision-making by project leaders.
• MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI etc.) to develop and analyze financial estimates and prepare related reports; experience with data management to prepare and maintain current cost data.
• Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills to liaise with project team members, external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience in preparing estimates for various types of procurement models is an asset. i.e Alternative Finance and Procurement (AFP or P3), Progressive Design Build (PDB), Design Bid Build (DBB) and all other types of procurements.
• Preparing cost estimates related to Lifecycle, Operations and Maintenance is an asset.
• Knowledge of Cost X estimating software would be an asset.
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) from CIQS or Membership of AACEi would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares comprehensive industry-standard documents and reports to facilitate effective and efficient decision-making by project leader.
• Liaises with project team members, external agencies, and consultants to obtain information required to develop cost estimates.
• Prepares tender comparisons, post-bid analyses and other estimating information for the project team to identify anomalies against the project plan, and communicates related issues and opportunities.
• Prepares and maintains current cost data.
• Facilitates data and information sharing between internal and external stakeholders (Sponsors, Project Delivery Teams, etc.), with attention to data confidentiality, security, and urgency.
• Reviews subcontractor bids, price schedules, or quantity surveys for multi-disciplinary services related to construction projects for accuracy and to integrate content into estimates.
• Leads estimate preparation and reviews during all phases of assigned projects for different types of procurement models.
• Prepares (or leads the preparation of) estimate activities (e.g. order-of-magnitude, conceptual, feasibility, pre-design, lump-sum, budget, value engineering, control, definitive, and final estimates).
• Preparation of estimates for major change orders, claims or variations.

Benefits

• Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
• Accommodation: Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior