Senior / Intermediate Estimator - ICI - Ottawa

Senior / Intermediate Estimator - ICI - OttawaRole Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents for hard bid / lump sum projects.
• Accurately interpret specifications to understand trade scopes and communicates gaps / missing information
• Identify risk factors associated with same; and review constructability issues with operational staff.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and material and labour costing from the drawings and specifications.
• Prepare project schedule for developing General Account costs.
• Prepare General Account costs, including all special requirements such as supervision, winter conditions, weather protection, hoisting, all temporary facilities, and all safety requirements, cleaning.
• Identify productivity impacts, including weather, shifts, location, labor availability, site constraints, operating facility, etc.
• Arrange and coordinate scope review meetings with key trades during tender process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with trade contractors.
• Complete final cost estimate, including costing all labour, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit margins, to have a final tender submission ready for review and approval by management.
• Assist in preparing project schedule for Proposals / Pre-qualifications.
• Assist in preparing Proposals / Pre-qualifications for acquiring new work / new clients.
• Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs and analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternatives.
• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, and suppliers that reflect and support the Company's core values.
• Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Organize the estimating department to ensure that the proper procedures are in place to allow a smooth bidding process.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants