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The Senior Estimator, Buildings reports directly to the Chief Estimator in our Saskatoon Buildings group and is responsible for performing all facets of a commercial works estimate, including quantities, costing and sub-trade analysis for presentation and final review of major items. This position will direct the work activities of other Estimators as required.
As a Senior Estimator at Graham you will:
Be responsible for all aspects of the tendering/estimating process, including take offs
Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work including scheduling and project planning
Develop detailed knowledge of market labour and equipment rates
Prepare final estimate summaries, analyzing each section for scope, pricing and completeness
To be Successful at Graham, you will have the following qualifications and experience:
Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree, or combination of related education and experience
5 or more years estimating experience in a medium to large general contractor, focusing on buildings projects (retail, office, education, health, etc)
Experience in Design-Build contract model on buildings projects
Ownership of bid process for buildings projects $20mm and up
Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior estimators
Experience using estimating systems is required
Terms of Employment:
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada for anyone other than the current employer
This is a full-time, permanent role
Competitive salary ($120,000 to $130,000) with annual bonus potential
Comprehensive benefits package including dental, optical and medical and company matched pension plan
Relocation assistance is available
Work Location:
This position will be located in our Saskatoon Operations Office (875 57 Street E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Z2)
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
Specific Skills
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Prepare estimates of labour and material costs
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and contractors
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
Project Size Estimating Experience
- $8,000,001 +
Major Work Area
- Estimating
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheets
- Scheduling packages
- Estimating packages
- Databases
Type of Construction Experience
- Institutional
- Commercial
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