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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Onsite
Essential Responsibilities:
Interfaces and communicates effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts
Shares expertise with the estimating team in an ongoing effort to develop, recommend revisions and implement procedures, standards, rules and regulations
Implements and maintains Ledcor systems and procedures in relation to estimating
Analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects, performs complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for management review
Supervises the solicitation of trades regarding bid invitations, pricing, addenda, and tender/bid closings
Supervises and performs quantity take-offs for all areas of the estimate while ensuring the take-off is well notated for hand-over to the project team and includes safety and security requirements required by Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
Applies knowledge and skills through the handling of complex problems and shares expertise with the estimating team in an ongoing effort to develop, recommend revisions and implement procedures, standards, rules and regulations
Prepares conceptual estimates by interpreting historical data
Researches and analyzes cost data for review and presentation to management
Qualifications:
Completion of post-secondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Estimating, Engineering or a related education
5-8 years of related estimating experience
Knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and equipment
An understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness
Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule
Strong computer background including experience with MS Office, Bluebeam, InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, and related software
Ability to work in a team environment and willing to promote teamwork by motivating, coaching and guiding others
Additional Information
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.