About the Company:
Leading Earthworks company in Alberta that has been operating for over 40 years providing services in Industrial Civil Works, Infrastructure and Land Development, and Waterworks projects serving Municipal and Oil & Gas clients.
About the Role:
The primary function of this role is to manage Estimation for Civil Earthworks projects, and will be responsible for all stages of developing competitive cost estimates and proposals on a variety of heavy civil and earthworks projects in Western Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Review proposals, bids, drawings, and specs to understand project scope and estimate needs.
- Estimate costs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracts based on contract details.
- Maintain an updated list of suppliers and contractors; obtain quotes as needed.
- Develop effective bid strategies to ensure project success.
- Communicate with engineers, architects, and contractors; adjust cost estimates and track changes.
- Lead meetings with stakeholders to gather feedback and adjust project plans accordingly.
- Monitor third-party work and billing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in estimating and managing industrial and heavy civil earthworks projects.
- Skilled in reviewing plans to determine material and labor needs.
- Capable of leading meetings and building consensus among stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of financial management and technology tools.
- Proficient in databases and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong math skills.
- Able to create and edit project documents and presentations.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Free parking
Apply now—we look forward to meeting you!
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