Lead Estimator

Job Overview

We are hiring a dynamic Lead Estimator to join our team in Sherwood Park, AB. As a Lead Estimator, you are responsible for preparing accurate construction estimates while also overseeing and supporting the estimating team members through the development of their estimates and related proposal components. The Lead Estimator will support the team members in activities related to the analysis, cost estimation, scheduling, subcontractor and supplier communications, collaboration with operation teams, and meeting support for projects to ensure accuracy and competitiveness in our bids.

Key Highlights

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits
• Matching RRSP at 4%
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Childcare Subsidy Program
• Professional Membership & Tuition Reimbursement
• Exciting Employee Perks including discount on gym membership and home/vehicle insurance
• Sponsored company events (i.e. Golf Tournament)
• Employee Assistance Program
• We offer competitive wages

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Estimating team to prepare estimates and provide training where necessary
• Prepare and present estimates to management and supports estimators in their preparation and presentation of estimates
• Prepare material, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates, and specifications
• Prepare cost summaries that include costs of subcontracts, overhead, taxes, insurance, markup, and anything else that might affect the cost of a construction project
• Analyze, review and evaluate proposal contracts, specifications and drawings
• Consult with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, as needed
• Determine material, equipment and labour requirements for sequence of operations and projected timelines
• Prepare construction progress schedules
• Develop and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Obtain subcontractor and/or supplier quotations; record and compare quotations
• Conduct negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, as needed
• Oversee and prepare appropriate deliverables for each tender proposal, support estimating team members in their preparation of deliverables
• Provide advice on tendering procedures and make recommendations regarding quotes from subcontractors / suppliers
• Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and contingency
• Attend and lead pre-tender meetings, strategy reviews, estimate reviews, and tender closing meetings
• Assist in final presentation of tender packages to senior management
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs
• Assist in post tender clarification responses
• Price and negotiating change orders

Requirements

• A combination of related education and experience in Industrial, Mechanical, Pipeline or Civil Contracting in the Oil & Gas industry is required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Civil or Industrial Estimation is required
• A related journeyman certificate or post-secondary diploma in construction technology is considered an asset
• Engineering degree or diploma is considered an asset
• Thorough knowledge of cost coding structures from estimate through project completion
• Supervisory experience leading an Estimating team or Project Management experience will be considered
• Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience with estimating and scheduling software such as Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, Primavera P6
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and equipment
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills in a deadline driven environment
• Flexible to work extended hours upon request
• Must pass pre-employment alcohol and drug test including cannabis

Company Overview

SITE Resource Group Limited Partnership (“SRG”) excels in providing comprehensive solutions from initial conception to project completion, adeptly handling the construction, maintenance, and reclamation of assets across a broad spectrum of industries. Our expertise spans four primary service lines: Infrastructure & Maintenance, Environmental & Civil, Piling & Foundations, and Vegetation Management. Operating extensively in Canada and Puerto Rico, we serve a variety of sectors, including oil and gas, SAGD, mining, renewable energy (wind and solar), upstream and downstream facilities, pipeline projects, power transmission and distribution, and municipal, federal, and provincial initiatives, as well as agriculture and private ventures.

With over 1,000 pieces of equipment and a dedicated team of professionals, SRG is well-equipped to execute projects of all sizes, across all sectors. More than just service providers, we are committed to creating significant and sustainable impacts in the communities we serve by investing in local talent and forming lasting partnerships.

At SRG, our operations are guided by our core values:

“PEOPLE FIRST, ALWAYS”

“WE STAND TOGETHER”

“WE LISTEN”

“WE LEAD”

These principles drive our mission to build a sustainable energy future, ensuring that both our projects and our practices have a lasting positive impact.

* At SRG we are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.