Estimator

CORPORATE OVERVIEW

Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $2.6-billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record.

Operating in the Canadian construction industry since 1908, Alberici has served countless communities through the development of infrastructure, food manufactories and energy centers amongst others. At Alberici, we are proud of the quality of life our buildings bring to families throughout North America.Working at Alberici means satisfaction in knowing the work we do improves the lives of others. In turn, we continually invest in the development of our employees to provide them with fulfilling careers.

We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Our mission is simple - and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.

When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.

Are you Built for the Challenge?

Our Values:

• Working Safely
• Valuing Diversity
• Serving Humbly
• Executing with Integrity
• Solving Creatively
• Engaging Fully

POSITION SUMMARY

The Preconstruction Estimator is responsible for managing the estimating process for assigned projects or for portions of a project requiring special expertise. The Pre-Construction Estimator is accountable for the quality of the work prepared under his/her direction, and is required to work closely with the owner, design consultant and project manager to prepare cost plans, undertake value engineering, complete cost saving exercises and develop the project budget. The PreconstructionEstimator will be familiar with and follow ACL estimating and quality procedures, and will adhere to the Alberici Subcontractor Fairness Policy as well as ensuring the needs of the client are met.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company. To be a qualified individual, an employee must be able to perform each of the essential functions of his or her job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with the owner and the owner's agents, in conjunction with Business Acquisition, by recognizing the owner's unique proposal and project requirements
• Produces detailed quantity take-off and prices labour, material and equipment portions of estimates
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers/subcontractors to ensure ACL receives competitive pricing for estimates
• Manages the estimating process, including site conditions, safety requirements, solicit suppliers and subcontractors, interprets project drawings and specifications, prepares quantity surveys, pricing of estimates, and prepares pricing of General & Special Conditions cost estimate
• Identify and quantify potential project Risks. Provides assistance to management for risk analysis

Pre-Construction Procurement

• Lead internal construction project start-up meeting and administrative project set up.
• Actively participate in developing procurement plans, labour and equipment forecast, logistics plan and site workflow, project risk register, and project plans.
• Develop Bid Packages; scopes of work, drawing packages, specifications, etc.
• Monitor and maintain preconstruction schedule.
• Participate in design, constructability and value engineering reviews. Work closely with the project manager, owner, consultants, suppliers and trades to develop value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare and manage project budgets & estimates during the design development.
• Oversee the tendering, risk assessment and award recommendation process of sub -trade contracts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, common scientific and technical journals.
• Practices strong communication skills
• Writes routine repors and correspondence
• Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Defines problems, collects data, establishs facts and draws valis conclusions
• Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram forma nd deals with several abstract and concrete variables
• Organizes and manages time, duties, and activities efficiently

Education and Experience

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management or related field plus 5-10 years experience.

Managerial experience is considered an asset.

Broad range of past experience working in multiple different contract model environments including but not limited to design-bid-build, progressive design-build and other integrated forms of agreement.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

C.E.T, Gold Seal Certification in Estimating and/or Project Management is preferred

Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies:

Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, Kienlen Constructors, and WWPS