Senior Estimator

☞ Clark Builders

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Calgary Alberta

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At Clark Builders, we build Exceptional Experiences! Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Western and Northern Canada through innovation and inspiration.
Reporting to the Chief Estimator, the Senior Estimator is responsible for providing Estimating services to aid and support the Business Development, Operations and Estimating departments. The Senior Estimator will be part of the Estimating and Project team environments, and provide and coordinate full estimating services on various projects, and contract types. The Senior Estimator will be required to be able to work on Conceptual Budgets, Construction Management, Design-Build Proposals and Hard Tendered (Lump Sum) Estimates, including quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, and sub-contractor pricing. The Senior Estimator will be part of the tender call and review of Supplier/Sub-Contractor quotes and awards.
Please note this role is office-based and the large majority of the individual’s typical work day is spent in a seated position using general office equipment such as but not limited to: computer, phone, printer, scanner, etc.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Maintain Sub-Contractors/Supplier relations
  • Maintain unit price and productivity knowledge and database
  • Prepare accurate and complete estimates
  • Take part in Client meetings
  • Take part in project interviews if necessary
  • Confer with Engineers, Architects and Owners on changes and adjustments to cost estimates and assist in the preparation of studies, materials methods, recommendations, and costs estimates as required
  • Preparation of proposals and estimates for the Managers final approval prior to their presentation to potential Clients
  • Take part in Project Team meetings
  • Maintain Career Progression plan
  • Attend training courses as required by team leader
  • Ability to perform basic internet and Intranet functions
  • Assist in training for Estimating team
  • Maintain and upgrade estimating software as required
  • Other duties and responsibilities as required
Skills & Knowledge:
  • Ability to manage multiple workflows and tasks concurrently
  • Ability to prioritize workflows
  • Ability to manage deadlines for completion of assigned tasks
  • Comfortable working in a team environment
  • Ability to lead in a team environment
  • Adapt to changing job requirements and direction from multiple sources
  • Ability to navigate software packages, including Word, Excel, OST, Microsoft Scheduler, Bluebeam etc.
  • Knowledge of scheduling logistics and ability to build accurate schedules
  • Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs both manually and electronically
  • Communicate professionally through verbal and written methods
  • Identify building materials and possible alternatives for cost reduction
  • Develop Sub-Contractor work scopes for tendering
  • Identify bonding and insurance requirements
  • Take part in tender closings
  • Understand Client requirements and incorporate requirements as may be necessary
  • Ability to chair and control meetings
  • Ability to visualize end products without drawings
  • Ability to schematically design project from client’s requirements
  • Able to derive alternate designs for cost or time savings
  • Ability to analyze risk associated to project
Qualifications & Experience:
  • A Post-Secondary Certificate/Degree in Engineering, or the equivalent of a designated Professional Engineer or a Technical School graduate in a Construction-related discipline
  • 2 years of on-site experience
  • 8+ years of Estimating experience with a General Contractor
  • Thorough knowledge of Estimating techniques, all Engineering disciplines, cost control systems
  • Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus the ability to coordinate and supervise group work efforts is essential
  • Exposure or understanding of principles of lean thinking
  • Experience with coaching teams in collaborative planning
  • Experience with continued improvement
What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salaries, vacation time and four personal days
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • "Summer Fridays" during July and August; all sites and offices close early
  • Performance program, annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
  • Robust Employee Recognition Program "CLARK STARS" - an assortment of initiatives and rewards designed to highlight and celebrate our people’s talent, efforts, and contributions to living Our Purpose
  • Community involvement initiatives through the “Give Back” program, including donation matching, corporate donations and sponsorship, and support of employee volunteering
  • Comprehensive health and benefits plan available from the first day of employment provided by Manulife - i.e. $750 per paramedical annual coverage limits
  • Access to Manulife Vitality Group Benefits
  • A Flexible Spending Account 100% funded by Clark Builders with an annual allocation amount of $500 which employees can allocate into Health Spending, Lifestyle Spending, or both.
  • Ability to select from two benefit plan options (Core or Enhanced) through Manulife
  • Holistic Wellness Benefits Program including six sick days, as well as access to Inkblot Therapy, a virtual mental health platform. Care is provided by highly experienced professionals across Canada through secure video or phone counseling offered at half the cost
  • Employer RRSP matching up to 4% annually (max $4,000)
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with 24/7 short term counselling services and wellness services, accessible through Inkblot. No cost to employee, with access by phone, web or mobile app
  • Professional Development program; Clark Builders will pay 50% of approved training at enrollment and remaining balance after completion
  • On-demand courses for Professional Development available on our Clark Builders University and Turner University platforms
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace – i.e. Mosaic ERG, Women’s ERG, and Indigenous ERG
  • Opportunity to connect with coworkers during events like BBQ’s, site lunches, family ski night, etc.
  • Employee Referral Program - earn a cash bonus if the candidate you refer passes 90-day probationary period
Apply now for your exceptional career opportunity!
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law.
The Clark Builders Group of Companies (CBGOC) is aware of individuals claiming to represent Clark Builders to international job seekers. We have documented false offers of employment and fraudulent interview requests that have been made without the knowledge or approval of the CBGOC. These activities constitute recruitment fraud and the intent is to extract money from applicants in return for the fraudulent interview, employment offer or work visa.
For clarification, the CBGOC never contacts job seekers with unsolicited offers. We also never require payment for any reason upon acceptance of an offer of employment, nor do we request personal information from any individual prior to their acceptance of a formal offer of employment.
We strongly encourage all individuals to carefully scrutinize all recruitment communication and to not respond to unsolicited job offers. CBGOC asks that individuals report any suspicious or fraudulent activity to the proper authorities.
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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