Junior Deep Utilities Estimator

Northside Construction has been in operation for nearly 40 years. Our success is based on our professionalism, our dedication to quality, environmental safety, our timelines in finishing a project.

Our Deep Utilities Division is currently seeking to add an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to their team. This position’s main focus is budgets and tender preparation, risk analysis, in coordination with Subcontractors, Suppliers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Review prospective bids and estimates

· Communicate with potential subtrades and suppliers and send RFQs

· Prepare and interpret tender documents, specifications, general conditions, and other areas of contracts; analyze bids and/or negotiate

· Perform quantity takeoffs for the tender as required

· Request bid bonds and prepare tender submittal package as per the tender documents

· Prepare estimated Excel

· Review quotes for completeness of scope and exclusions and select vendors/ subcontractors.

· Review and set production, markup and cost distributions prior to submission

· Review, evaluate, and coordinate all relevant documents from pre-tender stage to the handoff to Foreman

· Risk assessment during procurement, contracts, scope, methodology, cost, quality, schedule, etc. when preparing a bid

· Assess project site logistics and conditions for such things as material and construction access, surface topography, drainage, and/or availability of temporary utilities

· Evaluate equipment needs, operations sequence, crew size, site’s physical constraints (e.g., waste materials, inclement weather, shipping delays), and other cost-impact factors

· Order materials for projects and prepare project field binder/hazard assessments/locates and safety.

· During construction, coordinate with the Superintendent/Foreman as required to manage cost, negotiation, and settlement of Change Orders or extra costs associated with the bid; help mitigate potential claims

· As necessary, review and/or evaluate constructability, schedule, contract scopes and awards, cost planning.

· Act as an expert witness on construction costs during dispute cases

· Review actual costs, production throughout construction and assist with implementing changes in B2W

· Develop and maintain good relations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

Skills, Experience and Requirements:

• some experience in the sewer & watermain industry; as well as some experience in an Estimating or Project Management role
• Relevant post-secondary diploma or degree program (3 year College Diploma in Civil Engineering) or a combination of training, education and experience deemed equivalent
• Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Outlook and general computer competency preferred
• Understanding of Contracts including Form of Tender, Order of Precedence, Special Provisions, Supplemental General Conditions and OPS General Conditions of Contract
• Wide-ranging knowledge of construction costs and construction methods
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Northside Construction Partnership prides itself on our team culture and employee relationships. We love to work hard (and safely!) and have fun at the same time! We’re offering an overall competitive compensation package complete with salary in alignment with experience/ education, RRSP contribution program, and excellent company culture. If you feel you meet the requirements, and this is the role for you, submit your resume to toni@northside.biz today.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year /Company truck or Vehicle Allowance considered

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Red Deer, AB T4P 3Y7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Red Deer, AB T4P 3Y7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person