Senior Estimator

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Chief Estimator for Aecon’s Civil US Projects division, the Senior Estimator will be involved in bidding exciting, $100M+ heavy civil infrastructure projects in the United States. This position will be based at our Kent, Washington office and will work as part of a larger team to deliver estimates of one or more bid tenders at one time. The successful applicant will have a comprehensive understanding of civil construction including earthworks, bridges, concrete structures, highways, and tunnels as an estimator or project engineer. Candidates who wish to spend a period of time in estimating with the intention of following the project out to the field are welcome to apply. Candidates who have spent significant time in the civil construction field with minor estimating experience, we are also welcome to apply. 

What You'll Do Here:

• Responsible for accuracy of bid cost to actual cost of work performed.

• Analyzes documents, drawings, specifications, proposals, and addendums in preparation for pricing. 

• Performs any estimate related to oral and/or written communications with clients/partners. 

• Preparation of Construction plans for the various projects for internal and client submissions. 

• Reviewing project site prior to price preparation. 

• Performs quantity take-off from construction drawings where applicable. 

• Obtains pricing from suppliers and Subcontractors, compiling information into estimate. 

• Formulates all costs for tender submission – labor, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts. 

• Oversee the distribution of appropriate documentation appropriately upon award of project. 

• Performs Post Bid / Post Project Analysis completion and that associated learning and communication takes place. 

• Assists with RFP’s and General Contract tender submissions. 

• Assists with Prequalification submissions, RFQ’s and RFI’s as required. 

• Incorporates / complies with Aecon’s risk management policies and procedures. 

• Protects all forms of proprietary information. 

• Maintains Estimating data systems to ensure they are kept up to date.