Senior Civil, Structural, Architectural Estimator
Stantec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Markham • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$111,700 - CA$167,600 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Strong knowledge of costing large infrastructure and buildings projects.
- Responsible for the preparation of detailed quantity take-offs and bill of materials.
- Responsible for the preparation and review of all classes of estimates of probable costs at each design milestone on projects across North America.
- Mentor, provide guidance and manage junior and intermediate estimating staff.
- Assess merit and cost for project changes and claims and support negotiations.
- Lead and co-ordinate efforts and compile information from other estimating disciplines.
- Provide innovative solutions to estimating issues and problems.
- Develop, maintain and improve procedures, databases, early phase cost models, templates and tools for cost estimating.
- Establish site specific estimating criteria including wage and person-hour productivity rates.
- Provide input and recommendations for estimating requirements relative to staffing for the full range of estimating activities.
- Perform cost risk assessment and probabilistic simulations to establish project contingency and project reserve.
- Develop cost loading for project schedule.
- Support project procurement.
- Prepare and present project cost reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to and support project pursuits.
- Other estimating and cost management activities as required.
Requirements
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of experience in a Civil/Architectural/Structural estimating role. Construction experience is an asset. Cost consultant experience an asset.
- PQS, CEP or equivalent designation is preferred.
- Strong team player with positive collaborative attitude.
- Work independently with minimal guidance.
- Advanced knowledge of cost estimating, CIQS and AACE guidelines and best practices, engineering design, construction practices and procurement for major projects.
- Advanced knowledge of estimating methodologies, scheduling, construction practices and project constraints and risks.
- Knowledge of other estimating disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Subway Systems and industry costing software.
- Ability to develop a WBS, detailed bill of materials and estimates for multi-billion dollar programs.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost estimating projects.
- Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to make timely decisions and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of different procurement methods, contracts and how they apply to estimating.
- Proficient in MS Office and knowledgeable of estimating software (Sage Estimating and others).
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Health care spending account
- Wellness spending account
- Group registered retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Group tax-free savings account
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cost estimatingquantity take-offsbill of materialscost risk assessmentprobabilistic simulationscost loadingWBSestimating methodologiesengineering designconstruction practices
Soft Skills
mentoringcollaborationindependent workproblem solvingcreativityinnovationplanningorganizationcommunicationdecision making
Certifications
PQSCEPtechnical degreediplomacertificate