Senior Estimator — Water / Waste Water Infrastructure

The Hays Civil Construction team in Ontario are partnered with our client as they continue to grow, to hire a Senior Estimator – Water/ Waste Water Infrastructure.

Your new Company

The business brings over 55 years' experience as a leading GC across Canada. Due to continued growth and progressive planning, their Civil team is growing, hiring a Senior Estimator – Water/ Waste Water Construction. 

Your new Role

Assuming responsibility for the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates and tenders; reviewing drawings and specifications, developing a thorough understanding of the project needs, requirements and risk. Selecting and contacting subcontractors, and suppliers and obtaining quotations; preparing and reviewing suppliers and subcontractors' scope of work; preparing quality take-offs, with a specific focus on self-performing and self-pricing tasks; closing tenders in consultation with senior managers; facilitating final tender submission; Assisting with coding of estimates where we are the successful bidder; Review of preliminary work schedules using MS Project; Identifying construction risks, opportunities and thorough assessment of site conditions, Sub-contractor and Labour availability; Liaise, consult, and communicate with Engineers, Architects, Owners, Contractors, and Subcontractors, and provide value engineering and adjustments to cost estimates; Assisting Chief Estimator with reviewing bid opportunities and strategies; Participating, as a member of a proposal team in the development of P3, Design/Build, Design Build Operate, Construction and/or Project Management opportunities, together with Major Projects staff; Participating in the preparation of presentations or proposals with the Major Projects staff; Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with Sub-contractors, Suppliers and Engineers; Mentoring and coaching junior staff.

What you’ll need to Succeed

To succeed as the Senior Estimator, you will bring 7+ years' experience estimating water/wastewater projects or working in a combined role of Project Manager & Estimator in Water / Wastewater. We would also consider applicants with a background as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or trades person with experience in water / wastewater construction. Mechanical experience in the food and beverage or chemical industry is also an asset. Process Mechanical experience preferred. Civil (excavation and site piping) experience would be an asset. Experience using Blue beam, Plan swift, and Costx is considered an asset. Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel. A university Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, Red Seal Certification (mechanical related) or a combination of education and industry experience.

What you’ll get in Return

As the Senior Estimator – Water/ Waste Water Construction, you will earn a base salary of $110, 000.00 — $155, 000.00+. RRSP, benefits, bonuses, vacation and more. You will be joining an established and leading business and investing in your long-term.