Aecon
Senior Estimator
2w ago
WorldwideSeniorestimatingautodeskconstructionbluebeammepproject controlsvalue engineeringms excel
Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare and document cost estimates for complex construction projects in the Civil East sector, including heavy civil infrastructure such as bridges, highways, tunnels, and airports.
About the company
- Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, building impactful projects with a focus on safety, integrity, accountability, and inclusion.
- Aecon invests in its people through Aecon University and Leadership Programs and supports inclusive work environments with initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training and Employee Resource Groups.
- Aecon is committed to sustainable construction, minimizing environmental impact and supporting communities.
- Civil East sector specializes in heavy civil construction and delivers innovative solutions for complex global projects including bridges, highways, tunnels, and airports, with tailored infrastructure projects in the Caribbean.
Responsibilities
- Participate in design reviews for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Architectural subcontract packages with client key stakeholders.
- Create sketches, drawings, and specifications to meet client requirements and analyze blueprints and other documentation.
- Perform value engineering and participate in constructability reviews during preconstruction.
- Drive production of detailed cost budgets on successfully bid projects.
- Partner in collecting and maintaining a historical cost database of past projects for estimating new work.
- Oversee successfully bid projects that are under construction to learn actual methods and costs of field operations.
- Execute accurate quantity takeoffs and unit pricing with estimating software.
- Connect with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing information.
- Solicit scopes of work and quotations from subcontractors.
- Maintain material pricing information in estimating database.
- Develop mastery of construction means, methods, and their impact on project cost.
- Participate in turnover meetings with Project Management on successful bids.
- Site visits may be required on more complex tenders.
- Manage tender closings including document review, proposal compilation, and closing meetings.
- Address addendums, change orders, and other duties assigned by manager.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Project Management or equivalent training.
- Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in estimating on medium to large complex construction projects.
- Good knowledge of construction technical matters: procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Project, Autodesk (AutoCAD), Bluebeam, P6, In-eight (Hard Dollar) or similar estimating software.
- Strong knowledge of project controls including costs and scheduling.
- Prior conceptual estimating experience or understanding.
- Expert in reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
- Thorough knowledge of contract language, Terms and Conditions, Bonding etc.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good knowledge of sub trades.
- RICS accredited or AACE certification or working towards is valuable but not required.
Conditions
- Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Committed to accessibility in accordance with the Accessible Canada Act providing accommodations throughout interview and hiring processes upon request.
- May use AI tools for screening candidates responsibly following privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. Final decisions made by qualified Aecon team members.
How to apply
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