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Cost Planning Analyst

Bird Construction

Reporting to the Senior Estimating, the Estimator will be responsible for providing accurate estimating and subcontractor costing from the budgeting and estimating stage through the contract letting and planning stage of major projects.

This position is based in the Ottawa, Ontario office.

Ability to obtain secret-level clearance an asset

Develop estimates in accordance with Company procedures, including takeoff and pricing of own forces' work and selected subcontractor work.

Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.

Conduct thorough reviews of the project documents and analyze subcontractor requirements.

Identify inherent risk and opportunities, including strategies to create a competitive edge.

Develop a preliminary project construction schedule as a basis for pricing of time-related activities utilizing input from subcontractors and Bird staff.

Participate in project development activities, including scope definition and clarification, preconstruction planning, control estimate development, and delivery.

Provide preconstruction services, including the preparation of preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering opportunities.

Work to identify leads and securement opportunities through contacts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and others in the construction industry.

Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.

Prepare conceptual estimates by interpreting historical data.

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other equivalent construction program

  • 3-5+ years’ “hands-on” experience in the capacity of Estimator, including a full range of project delivery methods of ICI construction projects
  • Ability to obtain secret-level clearance an asset
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with estimating techniques, tendering process, and negotiating contracts.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction-related documents, including plans, specifications, and other technical material.
  • Experience working with estimating software programs such as InEight and On-screen Takeoff
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe
  • Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships with the project team, subtrades, consultants, and the client.
  • From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. We built our name on quality. Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.
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