Senior Estimator - Water
Graham
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop coaching and mentoring skills with the estimating team throughout all aspects of the estimating process
- Determine the project scope of work
- Set-up and complete estimates in company standard estimating program
- Prepare preliminary construction schedules based on self-perform productivities and subcontractor input
- Complete estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, etc
- Identify and develop constructability requirements for project construction
- Analyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials
- Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings
- Analyze and propose potential strategies, advantages, or innovations for the project that could provide Graham with a more competitive bid
- Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values
- Analyze subcontractor bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included
- Oversee bid closings of mid to large projects led by more junior team members
- Assemble conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data
- Lead / manage the Kick-Off Meeting, weekly strategy meetings, and any formal meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet the milestone dates established
- High school graduate and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school; Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, and LEAN experience are all assets
- Ability to understand, utilize, and communicate specialized information in speech and written text
- 8-12 years of a combination of field and estimating experience; design-build experience and proficiency in a variety of general procurement methods is an asset
- Proficiency in the use of Graham software suite, MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred), quantification software (such as OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modelling is an asset
- Advanced degree of aptitude in comprehending tender documents, specifications, and drawings, with an understanding of contractual requirements
- In-depth understanding of all construction scopes of work with the ability to develop scopes of work for Graham initiated tenders