Excavation Estimator

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visit the site with the Site Manager and Project ManageràIdentify the limitations of the land according to the project and assess their value
• Verify soil reports (geotechnical and environmental)
• Verify and keep up to date the various available construction plans and changes
• Establish the quantity plan based on the architectural plan
• Establish the backfill/excavation volume plan based on a topographical and civil plan, or soil reports
• Establish a complete list of project requirements, including installation needs
• Calculate the final cost based on the analysis results
• Prepare and finalize bids with the Project Manager
• Correct and/or modify bids and finalize them with the Project Manager
• Communicate with Project Managers, professionals and draftpersons when necessary and prepare, jointly with them, economic feasibility studies on possible changes and adjustments to projects (costs, material resources, schedule, etc.)
• Conduct quantity counts based on the quantity plan and civil plan (stone, sand, earth, transport, processing centre, disposal centre)
• Conduct a quantity count based on the quantity plan and civil plan
• Prepare preliminary project bids and excavation budgets (design, construction)
• Request and analyze bids from subcontractors and suppliers
• Take quantities and ensure that drainage systems are optimized
• Ensure filing in the computer system and in filing cabinets
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals during the life of the project
• Establish and update bidding, monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Prepare and update directories of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Compare subcontractor and supplier price lists
• Attend excavation crew meetings as required
• Keep the excavation division’s binder
• Carry out any other job-related tasks and various assignments required by the immediate supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent field
• Ability to interpret the technical specifications of bid documents
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• 2-5 years of experience on excavation projects
• 1-5 years of experience as an estimator
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent software
• Bilingualism (English/French)
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
• Proficiency with Geomensura or Civil 3D software
• Proficiency with TPL estimation software
• Ability to design civil design sketches to estimate a cost (preliminary estimate)

 

APTITUDES

• Methodical approach and critical thinker
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems
• Interpersonal skills and team player
• Ability to plan and organize work
•  Visionary
• Details-focused

 

Although we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.