Senior Estimator
CO_30 Bird Industrial Management Services Ltd.
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What You Will Be Working On
Opportunity Response
Working with the Regional Management Team (RMT), support the development of new market initiatives and business opportunities based on the best use of the regional resources/assets and current trends in the industry and the competitive landscape.
Establish and maintain strategic relations with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders including governments and the public.
Preparing Estimating deliverables to Proposal Strategy.
Preconstruction
Act as a key contributor in the project development activities to secure the project.
Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project’s required performance, schedule, and profitability targets. Meet or exceed these targets.
Assist the bid process by driving and communicating strategies to the project team to help win bids.
Provide preconstruction services including the development of preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering exercises.
Participate in internal contract kick-off and conduct contract partnering sessions.
Led internal construction project start-up meetings and administrative project setup.
Establish Preconstruction in Progress (PIP) form/KPIs and begin monthly updates.
Actively participate in project scheduling activities including post-it note scheduling/pull planning.
Actively participates in developing procurement plans, labor and equipment forecasts, logistics plans and site workflow, project risk register, and project execution plan (PEP).
Actively participates in developing and maintaining the master project schedule.
Ensures that the preconstruction schedule is achieved.
Develop Milestone Cost Plans (schematic, design development, working drawings).
Participates in design, constructability, and value engineering reviews.
Work closely with the project manager, owner, consultants, suppliers, and trades to identify, develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery.
Prepare and manage project budgets during the design.
Ensure that constructability is addressed before sub-trade tendering.
Oversee the tendering, risk assessment, and award of sub-trade contracts.
Identify, address, and resolve issues and problems as or before they occur.
Contribute current cost and productivity information for the SAP upload sheet.
Construction
Keep informed on track and forecast labor, materials, and equipment.
Conduct monthly project Work-in-progress (WIP) updates and meetings.
Assists with the development of a project strategy that secures the project. Meets or exceeds the project's required performance and scheduled profitability targets.
Post-Construction
Conduct lessons learned.
Participate in the reconciliation of contract value.
Participate in project close-out report.
Employee and Talent Management
Develop the assigned project team members with the help of the division/branch management team, including the acquisition of new talent, continuous positive and constructive feedback, and the assessment of non-performing employees.
Mentoring those at a more junior level on the team (interns, juniors, etc.)
What We Are Looking For
Undergraduate degree in quantity surveying or engineering
Eligible for or have attained PQS, CET, or P.Eng designations
10+ years of “hands-on” experience in the capacity of Cost Consultant or Estimator including a full range of project delivery methods including lump sum, construction management, and design-build. This should include direct estimation experience of large commercial, Highrise, civil, and/or institutional construction projects $30M and greater
Demonstrate integrity and strive for excellence in the quality of work
Ability to communicate with the project team, sub-trades, consultants, and owner; understand the issues and be an active participant in the preconstruction process
Experience working with estimating software programs
Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, strong math skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Supportive of a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards aligned with the Company's Promise
For Those Who Seek to Redefine
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
What We Believe In
We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.
Summary
Estimate costs for large construction projects, support bids, and manage project budgets.
Job title
Senior Estimator
Experience level
10+ years
Minimum experience
10+ years exp
Industry
construction
Location requirements
On-site in Ottawa, ON; some remote work possible.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Ottawa, ON, Canada