Senior Mechanical Estimator
- Project, programme & cost management
- Calgary, Vancouver
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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.
We are searching for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our growing team in Vancouver or Calgary!
The Senior Mechanical Estimator is responsible for the delivery of organized estimates, budgets, and schedules and ensure the necessary systems and procedures are implemented to manage AtkinsRéalis’ risk and responsible for providing direction, management and “on the job” training to Trainee Estimators, junior Estimators and Estimators.
Your role within the team:
- Accurately interpret and comprehend tender drawings and specifications, perform and/or direct quantity take-offs from tender drawings and provide Value engineering solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
- Present all aspects of the project scope, staging, timing, constraints, risks, and potential cost saving opportunities and alternatives to bid teams and management.
- Contribute to the risk assessment and management process - Identify risk areas and bring them to attention of risk manager. Contribute to the population of the Risk Register.
- Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs including labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs—for quotation submission.
- Review and interact with sub-contractor for scope, take off and pricing.
- Lead the estimate close-out process, including tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews and analysis.
- Contribute to the management and leadership of projects through the proposal stage, including involvement in team meetings, lead the successful transition and handover of estimating documents to the project execution teams 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) and communication (read, write, and speak) in French will be an asset.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience of Major Project estimating, including Design-Build and minimum twelve months Construction Site experience.
- Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
- Essential Skills include ability to work accurately under pressure, ability to work with others as a team and self-motivated.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $116,600 - $160,300 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
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