Job description
BA Blacktop Ltd. is is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated, and dedicated individual to join our Project Procurement team as an Estimator at our North Vancouver location.

The Estimator is responsible for planning, organizing, and fully developing comprehensive conceptual and final costing estimates from the start to the completion of varied civil construction projects. This position works with the Project Procurement team in the delivery of a total bid price for heavy civil general contracts in both conventional tender and design-build formats. This position may also act as the Technical Lead on Design-Build Projects, and if successful, act as Project Manager throughout project execution.

 Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Key Tasks and Accountability

• Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine the scope of work;
• Reviews specifications and drawings and attends pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates;
• Prepare accurate takeoff quantities using Autodesk QTO takeoff application;
• Prepare estimates using B2W estimating system calculating material, labor, and equipment costs and applying them to the complete scope of work;
• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing;
• Reviews options based on design and recommends the best solution based on cost competitiveness;
  Assist proposal manager in preparing bid package documents;
• Negotiate and manage bid award process and execute contracts;
• Assist proposal manager in preparing bid package documents;
• Negotiate and manage bid award process and execute contracts;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of estimating resource database, guidelines, and resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements; 
• Assist in the development and maintenance of estimating resource database, guidelines and resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, and government requirements
• Strict adherence to the BA blacktop Group of Companies’ corporate safety standards and procedures
• Annual participation in a corporate safety orientation
• Coordinates with Safety Officer to ensure ongoing compliance with client safety, requirements, and completion of safety prequalification’s, NOP’s, etc.
  Meets all project tender deaProject Financial Responsibility

Project Manager on multiple small to mid-range projects with responsibilities including:

• Implementation and management of project budgets
• Monitor progress and status of projects including budget updates, CPSR, invoicing, and accounts payable follow-up
• Complete contract closeout documents and process
• Evaluate and report on profit/loss results

Essential Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
Proven track record in both Estimating & Project Management Roles
Thorough understanding with applied knowledge of construction earthwork, structures, paving, underground, and grading practices on large /complex heavy civil projects
Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial, and planning skills
Excellent relational and leadership skills
Ability to identify and analyze problems and provide solutions
Requires very limited supervision and direction beyond providing desired outcomes
Ability to learn new software including: HCSS Heavy Bid, B2W estimating, Autodesk NavisWorks, Autodesk Buzzsaw, MS Excel, etc.

Desirable Qualifications

Accredited 4-year degree in related field or applicable discipline; CET Diploma; or equivalent experience
Gold Seal Certificate – Estimating
Applied Civil Sciences, Project Management
Construction-related courses offered by VRCA / BCIT
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