Estimator

For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities.

Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state-of-the-art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.

Come build the future with us!

We are looking for an Estimator to join our Lansdowne 2.0 Project in the heart of Ottawa. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for preparing Estimates for Design-Build and for CM projects. This will include all ‘soft’ budget elements including commentary, assumptions lists, presentation materials etc., as required;
• Lead on hard bid pursuits;
• Study plans and specifications;
• Interpret the technical specifications of the tender documents;
• Analyze and prepare tender documents;
• Discuss the working methods to be applied, parts of the work to be subcontracted, risks and constraints of the call for tenders;
• Perform quantity calculations;
• Evaluate the costs of materials, labor, and necessary equipment;
• Find prices from subcontractors and suppliers;
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to confirm pricing, coverage, and cover scope gaps;
• Participate in mandatory visits and / or client meetings for relevant information;
• Prepare the review of proposals and ensure that the scope of work is complete;
• Conduct site visits, review and approve the preparation of drawings, specifications and other design documents and ensure integration between all disciplines;
• Communicating with vendors to obtain bids for materials and services needed for construction projects;
• Pre-qualifies new vendors for potential use;
• Creates and issues tenders for sub-contracting pricing;
• Reviewing bids from vendors to ensure compliance with contract requirements;
• Maintains a costing database for future budgeting and estimates;
• Participates in the identification of project risks, mitigating company exposure to them effectively;
• Develop and consider the project schedule as well as construction challenges in all estimates;
• Proactively follows up on RFIs and maintains information. 

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years experience in similar role
• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• Bilingual (an asset), but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, estimating, drawings and specifications, building material and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Working knowledge of Site Development, Building Envelope and M&E Systems for ICI facilities.
• Proficiency in the use of estimating software.
• Ability to breakdown a project to elemental scopes of work with both complete sets of project documentation as well as from preliminary conceptual designs.
• Ability to provide confident and personable service to clients and sub-contractors.
• Ability to work on multiple estimates of varying size and complexity simultaneously.
• Ability to estimate high level budgets as well as detailed line-item estimates.
• Ability to communicate with Project Managers effectively and Site Superintendents to verify scope capture and project plan of the estimate.
• Ability to communicate with engineers effectively and architects to ensure all scopes of work are considered.
• Has successfully estimated completed projects ranging in cost from $10 million to $300 million.
• Depth of experience with ICI type facilities ground up including site development.
• Simultaneous management of multiple estimates of varying size and complexity.
• Able to estimate high-level budgets as well as detailed line-item estimates.
• Able to instigate action from Sub-Trades and Vendors/Suppliers.
• Highly competent and effective negotiator.
• Possesses effective writing and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience supporting projects using Construction Management, Cost Plus, Stipulated Sum, and Design-Build delivery methods.
• PQS / CEC designation, or working towards it, is considered an asset.
• Gold Seal Certification or working towards it, is considered an asset.

Skills and Attitudes Required 

• Autonomy;
• Attention to details;
• Dynamic and organized;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;
• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.

Benefits

• Flexible group insurance program upon entry; 
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine); 
• Training and development programs; 
• Employee assistance program; 
• Active social club and health and wellness committee; 
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment; 
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done; 
• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. 

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $75,000–$115,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.