Estimating Manager
- Calgary
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Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
AtkinsRéalis is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a talented team and collaborating with industry leading consultants, designers, engineers, and strategists? We are hiring an Estimating Manager to join our team in Calgary, Alberta.
Your role within the team:
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Assist the Estimating Director in the management and development of the estimating department, including chairing meetings and setting project goals.
- Lead the estimating effort of projects through the proposal stage, including involvement in and chairing of team meetings.
- Provide Value engineering. Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
- Lead the estimating input to the risk assessment and management process - Identify risk areas and bring to the attention of the risk manager, as well as contribute to the population of the Risk Register.
- Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs—labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs—for quotation submission.
- Lead the estimate close-out process, including tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews, analysis and the successful transition and handover of estimating documents to the project execution teams, including development and management of data and metrics to improve and support a successful estimating process.
- "Own" the responsibilities of Senior Estimators, Estimators, Junior Estimators, and Trainee Estimators, as relevant, and provide mentorship and guidance.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate:
- Holds a relevant educational qualification (degree preferred).
- Professional Engineer, or equivalent, designation preferred.
- Previous experience of Major Project estimating in a similar or related role, including Design-Build is required
- Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work accurately under pressure
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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