Lead Estimator

Join the MasTec Purnell Canada Team

We are a leading contractor in Western Canada, anchored by a team that is motivated, ambitious and inclusive. We are united by a commitment to safety and united by a passion for solutions and innovation.

MasTec Purnell Canada offers career opportunities for individuals looking to take part in Canada’s energy development, including the oil & gas, pipeline and industrial construction sectors. Guided by our Core Values of team, respect, excellence, integrity, duty and protect, we construct and maintain projects safely, reliably and with care and respect for the environment in which we operate.

Why Join Us?

• Our Core Values are front and center and operationalized across the business
• Individual contribution is rewarded and teamwork is encouraged
• We maintain a commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment where our employees can freely bring diverse perspectives and varied work experiences to work
• Individual development is strongly encouraged and fostered (e.g., hands-on training and cross-functional project opportunities)

What we are offering:

At MasTec Purnell, we believe our greatest asset is our people. We offer salaries and wages competitive for the construction industry, for our areas of operation, and based on years of experience, industry knowledge and qualifications. Specific compensation data associated with our career opportunities may be system generated and not an accurate reflection of MasTec Purnell’s market competitive wages or our total value proposition. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing specific compensation parameters as part of our hiring process.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role is required to support the completion of multi-discipline industrial estimates. Primary responsibility is to perform the role of “Lead Estimator” for assigned projects and secondary to support the estimating team as required for other estimates in progress by other Lead Estimators. As “Lead Estimator”, responsibilities include ensuring estimates are aligned to client requirements, completion of take-offs, solicitation of third-party pricing, estimate cost development, completion of client forms, and estimate documentation.

Preference will be given to those candidates living in and around Edmonton, AB.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general tender work
• Ensure proper scope alignment through review of all client drawings and documents. Prepare request for information that are directed for responses from the Owners’ engineers
• Complete accurate quantity take-offs and calculations to properly support the estimate
• Complete all pricing while maintaining proper best practices for documentation
• Complete final estimate closeout
• Develop and maintain resource loaded estimate schedules as required
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate calculations, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Complete design reviews to identify and price alternate price options and recommend best solution based
• Assist Operational Managers, Construction Managers and other Estimators with execution plans, manpower loading, and scheduling, as required
• Support MasTec Purnell’s Proposal Coordinator in the submission of proposal documents as required
• Identify documents that are required deliverables from the client proposal and coordinate with MasTec Purnell’s Proposal Coordinator to ensure completion
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier quotations to support pricing
• Participate in plan review and estimate reviews for respective projects
• Assist in compiling historical cost data for projects
• Develop list of subcontractors/suppliers to solicit quotes on the project
• Attend project meetings as required
• Complete site visits as required
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical education with a bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in estimating oil and gas as well as industrial projects
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Lead Estimator in leading and closing estimates
• Experience with Hard Dollar software is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for promoting and living out MasTec Purnell Canada’s 6 Core Values
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or government regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to assume responsibility to interface and communicate effectively with others, have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.
• Ability to anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public