Overview
Estimator Jobs in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada at W3Global
Title: Estimator
Company: W3Global
Location: Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
We provide high-quality, on-time deep foundation solutions. Specializing in drilled shafts, shoring walls, cofferdams, and more, We are committed to being one of the safest and most efficient specialty drilling contractors in North America. Our custom capabilities enable us to tackle the most challenging projects with precision and innovation.
Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, the Estimator will work on a wide range of complex project estimates, provide proposals and work on all aspects of construction from start to finish.
Duties & Responsibilities
Act as estimator for majority of proposals on the varied scopes of the company. With the ability to take direction and work independently from tender request to proposal submittal with limited oversite from the Pre-Construction Manager.
Analyze project and estimate requirements and establish a plan for implementation and review all delegated estimates with the Pre-Construction Manager
Review plans and specifications to determine scope of work and define project requirements and milestones.
Work with Pre-Construction Manager to assess and convey potential commercial risk.
Identifying risk on all aspects of project performance such as safety, environmental, quality, budget, billing, schedule, and operations.
Provide clear and concise proposals to clients as per the tender specifications and participate in internal bid and proposal reviews.
Work with the Pre-Construction Manager to lead the project team (project coordinators, superintendents, forepersons, field crew) through project startup to identify milestones, budgets and specifications.
Assist with developing the project execution plan as per the estimate with the other members of the project team.
Review all aspects of project performance with the project management team including startup, cost, schedule, quality, safety, environmental, client interface, operations, and closeout
Communicate with clients to maintain solid, long-term relationships, and act as the client point of contact for estimates.
Work with Pre-Construction Manager on client and business development opportunities.
Deliver concise estimates, proposals and budgets to the Pre-Construction Manager as per the tender specifications on required deadlines.
Contribute to proposal and estimating aspects of joint venture major project pursuits (request for qualifications and then request for proposals)
Follow up with clients to generate feedback from submitted proposals.
Assist project teams in identifying and pricing extras.
Qualifications & Skills
Technical diploma or extensive industry experience in Pile driving, foundation drilling, CIP piles, Coffer dams, and/or slope stabilization is an asset.
5+ years' minimum experience managing all aspects of urban civil work from project start to project closeout.
Onsite major project supervision/management experience on a variety of large-scale urban excavations and infrastructure projects which involved high density residential projects, roadways, and marine operations.
Ability to effectively manage new client development, client issues, complaints and inquiries whilst providing excellent service to clients
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Projects skills, HeavyBid or B2W experience is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding time management, prioritization, multitasking, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic – ability to work in a confidential, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Valid Driver's License
Personable and able to work & communicate with varied personalities
