Finance Estimator

Partner Staffing on behalf of our client we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Construction Estimator to support the planning and delivery of major infrastructure and building projects throughout Edmonton and the surrounding region. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise sound judgment and the ability to develop accurate competitive and well-supported cost estimates for projects ranging from municipal infrastructure and civil works to commercial and institutional buildings.

Prepare full-cycle cost estimates for infrastructure civil and building projects including quantity take-offs cost analysis and pricing.
Review drawings specifications and tender documents to identify scope requirements risk factors cost drivers and opportunities for value engineering.
Develop detailed cost breakdowns unit rates and labour/equipment/productivity allowances based on industry standards and project-specific conditions.
Coordinate with project managers engineers subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing clarify scopes and confirm constructability considerations.
Participate in pre-bid meetings site visits and design reviews to ensure accurate cost assessment.
Prepare tender submissions schedules of quantities cash flow projections and supporting documentation.
Maintain databases of historical costs subcontractor/supplier lists and market pricing for continuous improvement.
Support project handover by communicating estimate assumptions constraints and risk items to the project execution team.
Contribute to estimating process improvements and mentor junior team members when appropriate.
7 years of experience in construction estimating within infrastructure civil or building sectors.

• Strong understanding of construction methods materials unit rates labour productivity and market conditions.
• Proven experience with municipal infrastructure civil works structural and architectural building elements or related scopes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and contract documents.
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field considered an asset.
• We are specialists in the field of providing high quality individuals to the Oil & Gas sector Engineering/Procurement/Construction and Utilities industries. We assist recruitment efforts in Environmental Construction Operations Engineering Accounting Finance Information Technology and Administration

Requirements Minimum 4 years onsite construction experience Minimum 3 years of continuous superintendent or supervisory role experience (in construction field) Strong working knowledge of current construction methods drawings specifications and building codes Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employment and other designated information Self-motivated creative thinking organized and efficiency Excellent Good oral and written communication skills Ability to effectively manage time responsibilities and priorities Demonstrated interpersonal leadership and team building skills Level 1 (minimum) First Aid certification and knowledge of (WHMIS) Systems Budgeting and estimating skills (computer word processing and spreadsheet programs an asset) Proficient with computers multifunctional processing units telephones and faxes Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and skills in data entry Valid drivers license