Yard Pipe​/Site Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Yard Pipe / Site Work Estimator with approximately 8 years of construction cost estimating experience to join a well-established $1BN+ Civil Engineering team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for site work and underground utility projects, from bid review through final proposal.

• Leads medium to large estimates or components of large estimates and is accountable for that specific scope of work. Leads win strategy development.
• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
• Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labour, equipment, and materials from project documents and identifies missing information.
• Leads the development of conceptual estimate proposal submissions and presentations to support construction management and design-build pursuits.
• Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements , and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
• Conducts risk and opportunity analysis by reviewing all bid related documents and utilizing project and industry knowledge,
• Assists with bid document control by documenting, organising, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
• Performs bid-day assignments and supporting other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
• Coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders to create site logistics, a schedule, an execution plan, and project budget requirements.
• Completes and presents final cost estimate and tender submission to chief estimator and district management for review and approval before submission to the client.
• Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit and reviewing work completed by estimators on the pursuit.
• Leads a team including mentoring and coaching direct and indirect reports.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• 8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6-12 months of on-site experience is preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150M in various delivery methods.
• Knowledge of construction methods: planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety and timelines.
• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity take-off procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures.
• Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information and competitors to develop win strategies.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
• Experience estimating multiple scopes, with the capability of building conceptual estimates.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.