Senior Pipeline Estimator

Senior Pipeline Estimator

Requirements

• (Mechanical, Civil or Structural) Engineering degree, or graduate of technical diploma program, and/or a combination of education and relevant experience
• 8-10 years of experience in construction or estimating roles within the contractor space
• Ability to read and understand construction documents including contracts, drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, material and construction specifications, and subcontracts
• Understanding of Estimating and Project Management theories, methodologies, and industry practices
• Ability to operate various scheduling software including; Primavera P6
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Project)
• Proficient experience with InEight Estimate and/or TILOS would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Review technical, specifications, scope of work documents and all other bid related documents to identify all required work activities, define sub-contract and material requirements
• Develop estimate plan to ensure technical approach, set up, format, level of detail and required organization is planned for
• Review bid requirements and liaise with functional support to define project indirect requirements
• Responsible for material take offs identifying contractor supply and verifying client supplied items
• Responsible to define quantities for all estimate items, build up resources on a crew-by-crew basis from first principles, meeting the requirements of all scoped activities and adjust resourcing for variance in productivities
• Review bid documentation and develop supplier and or vendor enquiries, including detailed technical scope and commercial requirements
• Evaluate returned quotations from suppliers and where necessary enter into correspondence with suppliers to bring quotations in line with the project specification, scope and contract requirements
• Identify potential risks, opportunities, and alternative solutions
• Manage bid stage project risk register and as required and coordinate bid stage risk meetings
• Produce project cashflow, understanding client payment requirements and internal governance position
• Preparation of technical bid documents including exceptions, deviations, or clarifications to construction and or material specifications and all other bid documentation
• Review contracts and interpret any cost impacts for the project
• Meet bid deadlines and customer presentation requirements
• Review estimates/proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to functional process
• Participate in the production and presentation of estimates/proposals to corporate management and or clients
• Assist Proposal & Estimating Manager with setup, documentation and change administration
• Assist in resolving estimating matters during contract negotiations and execution, as required
• Collaborate with other functions, engineering firms, and vendors to enhance project success

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient experience with InEight Estimate and/or TILOS would be an asset