Senior Estimator, Civil Infrastructure

Michels Corporation

  • Edmonton, AB
  • Full-time
  • No degree required
  • 10 Years of Experience
Fields Of Practice: Construction - Estimator/Inspector
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Job Description

  Senior Estimator, Civil Infrastructure
Permanent, full-time
Edmonton, AB, Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON
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WHO WE ARE
Celebrating 60 years of People | Projects | Values around the world!
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized energy, infrastructure and power construction general contractor with offices across Canada. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.
Our company is dedicated to empowering our People’s personal and professional growth and providing them with the tools and support needed to create innovative solutions to shape a better future for others.
The Michels Family of Companies is a family-owned and privately-held global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, and Germany.
Michels Canada is headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in Vancouver and Toronto.RESPONSIBILITIESMichels Canada is looking for a Senior Estimator, Civil to join our growing preconstruction team! Working directly with a team of estimators and proposal specialists, the estimator will be bidding on Civil infrastructure projects related to open cut trenching, large diameter tunneling, micro tunneling, shaft construction, structural form work and foundations. This position can be based out of our Coquitlam, BC office, in our Canadian headquarters in Nisku AB or Concord, ON.

  • Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
  • Provide support to the Senior Project Manager during tendering phase of all projects. Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates and new project set-up documents, including bids, construction management, design builds, cost estimates and control budgets.
  • Utilize your technical abilities to analyze drawings and specifications. Coordinate tender process and maintain a good relationship with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, end users and suppliers. Create and issue quotes/proposal submission documents.
  • Review bid requirements for projects, prepare and attend site walkthroughs and project site meetings, review and confirm geotechnical conditions, draft risk matrix and prepare take-offs. Assist in creating preliminary budgets for all successful tender projects and change order pricing.
  • Assist with the overall management of major infrastructure projects from pre-construction phase until completion.
  • Other duties as needed.

    • REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience estimating heavy civil infrastructure earthworks and underground utility projects with a variety of project delivery methodologies.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading estimates for heavy civil infrastructure earthworks and underground utility projects with a variety of project delivery methodologies.
  • Experience and highly skilled in negotiating pricing while maintaining strong integrity and relationship with suppliers and vendors.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Heavy Bid (HCSS)
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skill

    • LANGUAGES

  • Must be able to communicate verbally and through written language (by hand and digitally) in English.

    • BENEFITS
    We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com.
    We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/
    It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: [email protected] recruitment agencies, please!**Please be aware! **
     It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

  • Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
  • All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com
  • Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
  • We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

    • We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to [email protected].
    Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply.  

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