NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position Title: Cost Estimator Department: Operations MCT Reports To: Commercial Contracts Manager Skill Level: Int. to Sr Purpose & Key Accountabilities: Determining project costs, timelines and project revenue taking into account factors such as labor costs, material costs, equipment rental, manufacturing locations and lead times, facility costs, and the required permits and or licensing. Responsible for the coordination and tracking of correspondence, material, equipment, contracts, progress and extra work. Will have an understanding of the estimating process and a genuine desire to participate in the preparation of cost estimates and cost risk analyses. Duties & Responsibilities • Manage the development of estimations within the respective functional disciplines. • Oversee and participate in the development of various types of estimates from conceptual estimates for proposals and early conceptual studies, to detailed estimates for on-going projects., including contract changes • Provide guidance on services, procedures and methods for the timely and accurate response to client, project management, departmental and company requirements • Review tender documents to determine scope of work • Review and analyze job actual costing vs. bid and appropriately modify estimate library for future bids. • Develop proposals and successful bid strategies • Coordinate internal and external resources to support bid development (incl. constructability/budget development) • Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate • Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and presentations as requested, including site visit meetings • Oversee the preparation of estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work • Review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials, as required • Oversee the maintenance of files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current information on prices from suppliers • Participate in bid reviews • Communicate estimate specifics to operations and all key support departments (supply chain, finance, HR, IT) upon contract execution. • Remain involved in projects to help maintain the profit margins and to handles any changes in the original estimates • Responsible for creating cost monitoring processes that allow the company to track profit or loss for each project • Responsible to maintain excellent relationships with Site Managers, external vendors and clients to ensure that the bids are submitted competitively , accurately, and on time • Responsible for maintaining the current Union labor rates cost sheets for RFP’s • Refers to real labor costs and material costs for completed products to help create an estimates • Works closely with the Contract Manager, project supervisor and General managers to ensure the project meets all financial and regulatory guidelines • Other duties as assigned and as may be amended from time to time to meet company/organizational objectives. Qualifications Experience: • Three to five years experience relating to project estimating, including field & site expereience • Heavy Construction (earthworks) or Mining experience preferred • Extensive knowledge of a variety of estimating methods and techniques. • Significant knowledge of all project management functions, contract administration, procurement, material control, economics, accounting, labour laws, contract and legal matters. • Capacity to determine program objectives and requirements and to develop standards and guides for diverse technical or administrative activities. • Proven ability in using estimating software Education: • Engineering Technology Diploma or Engineering degree or equivalent experience relating to estimating • Construction Management • Project Management is an asset Working Conditions – work in an office setting and outdoors. Some overtime may be required on occasion. Competencies Essential: • Attendance: Excellent attendance is a must • Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in team problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; Implements action plan from training; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. • Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. • Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains opens to others’ ideas and tries new things; addresses problems directly with the individual involved. • Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. • Oral Communication: speaks clearly in positive or negative situation; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates actively in meetings • Teamwork: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. • Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. • Cost Consciousness: Works cost effectively. • Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of diversity; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment. • Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. • Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; supports company goals/targets and values. • Judgment – Displays willingness to make appropriate decisions to the position in a timely manner; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. • Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals/targets; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; • Planning/Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Develops realistic action plans. • Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. • Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. • Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method best fit the situation, able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events • Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently arrives to work on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings on time. • Dependability – Follows instructions; Responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to getting the job done to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan • Initiative – Assists others readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities to improve; asks for and offers help when needed. • Innovation – Displays sound thinking; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; presents ideas and information that adds value to the bottom line. • Health, Safety and Environment: (HSE) oriented. Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly. If you are interested please submit your resume and cover letter to: Violet Whitehead [email protected] Contact # 780 838.6202 HR Confidential Fax #: 780 587 409-0231 Ft. Chipewyan Fax #: 780 697.3950 or Mail resume to: Ann Woltersdorf, Director of Human Resources #200, 9618 – 42 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 5Y4 DEADLINE for Submission: Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:33:18 +0000
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