Estimator (Full Time)

BA Blacktop is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated, and dedicated individual to join our Project Procurement team as an Estimator at our North Vancouver location.

The Estimator is responsible for planning, organizing, and fully developing comprehensive conceptual and final costing estimates from the start to the completion of varied civil construction projects. This position works with the Project Procurement team in the delivery of a total bid price for heavy civil general contracts in both conventional tender and design-build formats. This position may also act as the Technical Lead on Design-Build Projects, and if successful, act as Project Manager throughout project execution.

Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine the scope of work;

Reviews specifications and drawings and attends pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates;

Prepare estimates using B2W estimating system calculating material, labor, and equipment costs and applying them to the complete scope of work;

Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing;

Assist proposal manager in preparing bid package documents;

Assist in the development and maintenance of estimating resource database, guidelines, and resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements; Thorough understanding with applied knowledge of construction earthwork, structures, paving, underground, and grading practices on large /complex heavy civil projects.

Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial, and planning skills.

Requires very limited supervision and direction beyond providing desired outcomes.

Ability to learn new software including: HCSS Heavy Bid, B2W estimating, Autodesk NavisWorks, Autodesk Buzzsaw, MS Excel, etc.

Thorough understanding with applied knowledge of construction earthwork, structures, paving, underground, and grading practices on large /complex heavy civil projects.

Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial, and planning skills.

Requires very limited supervision and direction beyond providing desired outcomes.

Ability to learn new software including: HCSS Heavy Bid, B2W estimating, Autodesk NavisWorks, Autodesk Buzzsaw, MS Excel, etc.

Accredited 4-year degree in related field or applicable discipline; Optional Training

Applied Civil Sciences, Project Management.

Strict adherence to the Eurovia BC Group of Companies corporate safety standards and procedures.

Annual participation in a corporate safety orientation.

Key Performance Indicators

Meets all project tender deadlines.

Consistently delivers a solid, defendable estimate for the bid review process.

Project Financial Responsibility

Project Manager on multiple small to mid-range projects with responsibilities including:

Implementation and management of project budgets.

Monitor progress and status of projects including budget updates, CPSR, invoicing, and accounts payable follow-up.

Complete contract closeout documents and process.

The applicant should have a proven track record in both Estimating & Project Management Roles with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. however, Project Management assignments are to be anticipated for complex bid build and design-build projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Company car

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

On-site parking

We have grown to become a major general contractor and design-builder, with a progressive and multi-disciplined group of companies delivering specialized paving, concrete, milling, reclaiming and recycling services, as well as multi-span bridge construction and innovative concrete structure solutions to clients throughout British Columbia.