Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Department: Reports to: Supervisory Responsibility:

Estimating Pre-Construction Manager No

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for coordinating all estimating activities; including researching potential opportunities to ensure that Standard General Calgary can bid competitively and successfully on all projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Estimate Preparation:

· Lead the preparation of accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects.

· Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to understand project requirements.

· Determine contingency, escalation, and risk pricing based on project specific conditions.

· Assist in downloading estimate files to the shared drive.

· Participate in providing information for RFPs.

· Conduct quantity takeoffs and material cost assessments.

· Utilize Heavy Bid and tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

· Analyze and evaluate project costs (i.e. materials, labor, equipment, and overhead expenses).

· Identify key construction, schedule, utility, geotechnical, environmental, and procurement risks.

· Provide recommendations to optimize project budgets while maintaining quality standards.

· Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.

2. Team Leadership and Collaboration:

· Foster a collaborative environment to encourage teamwork and effective communication.

· Mentor junior estimators on the team including conducting periodic reviews of estimates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.

· Coordinate estimating activities, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.

· Coordinate with Contract Administrator on updating the estimate list in a timely manner.

· Participate in bid review and executive approval meetings.

· Collaborate with the Operations and Projects team to assess the feasibility and impact of the proposed bidding assumptions and any cost-saving measures.

3. Bid Management:

· Use HCSS Precon and other internal systems for tracking and monitoring market conditions, trends, and stay informed of new developments and upcoming projects in the market.

· Maintain and improve estimating databases, production rates, and historical cost records.

· Review and interpret bidding documents, including contracts, specifications, and drawings.

· Prepare bid packages, ensuring all required documents are included.

· Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and develop strong working relationships.

· Present bids to management for approval and submit completed bids on time.

· Conduct post-award estimate turnover meetings and post-project estimate reviews to continually improve pricing accuracy, productivity assumptions, and risk assessments.

4. Relationship Management:

· Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other key industry stakeholders.

· Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and industry events to enhance networking opportunities.

· Collaborate with project managers and construction superintendents and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from estimating to project execution.

5. Compliance:

· Ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with, the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics

· Promote and actively support SGC’s Goal Zero safety culture and commitment to incident free operations including reporting near miss, good catches as well as incidents or quality issues.

Qualifications:

Education, Training, Diplomas and Certifications

· Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

Work Experience

· Minimum 10 years of estimating experience.

· Experience with Heavy Bid, Heavy Job and HCSS are an asset.

Technical Skills

· Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry practices.

· Demonstrated knowledge of public and private-sector tendering requirements and competitive bidding practices.

· Proficiency in using construction estimating software and tools.

· Excellent analytical and mathematical skills for accurate cost calculations.

· Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with complex documents.

· Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

· Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capacity to mentor and guide a team.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

· Professional demeanor and customer-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

· Travel and Overtime as required.

· Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.

· Compliance with all Company policies.