If you are interested in future opportunities with Gator, please send us a resume.

Senior Construction Estimator

Company Overview

Gator Construction Group Inc. began operating as a specialty coating and concrete restoration company in 2013 with one office in Calgary. Since then, Gator has expanded into a group of companies that includes general contracting for various construction projects, application of specialty coatings, concrete build and restoration, and engineering with offices in Calgary, Red Deer, and Edmonton. Gator employs over 100 full and part-time employees across Alberta.

At Gator Construction Group we value inclusion, diversity, and equity. We are a company that builds on each other’s talents and strongly believe in developing trust within our group, our partners, and our clients.

Opportunity Description

Gator is currently seeking to hire a Senior Construction Estimator to lead and grow the estimating department.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum 10 years of estimating experience in industrial and commercial projects inclusive of civil, concrete, steel, and masonry scopes. Gator is a General Contracting firm and therefore taking on projects that require will require knowledge to engage architectural, mechanical, electrical, and landscape subtrades.

The ideal candidate will be required to obtain and produce accurate cost estimates for assigned tenders, evaluate bid specifications and drawings, perform conceptual budgets, design-build and hard estimates including unit pricing, quantity takeoffs, and sub-contractor pricing.

Schedule:                     Monday to Friday

Work Location:             Calgary, AB

Expected start date:       February 1, 2023

Roles and Responsibilities

The day-to-day roles and responsibilities will include:

• Handle all aspects of the tendering process, including but not limited to all take-offs, general conditions, and scheduling
• Analyze tender specifications and drawings verifying the scope of work and/or discrepancies from prospective clients
• Attend pre-bid meetings as required
• Revise bid packages and prepare addendums as needed
• Solicit and maintain communication with the subcontractors and vendors
• Ensure that there is proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
• Review and assess proposals to determine the desirability of the potential project
• Show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
• Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates
• Conduct tender review meetings to review scope, productions, construction approach and schedule
• Follow up with clients on bid awards via phone and email
• Work closely with operations team to create bid strategy, techniques, etc.

Requirements

• 5 years of estimating experience in medium to large scale industrial or commercial projects
• Post-secondary education (Engineering degree, CET, etc.)
• Must have strong knowledge of local sub-trades and suppliers in Alberta
• Knowledge of construction methodologies and effective scheduling practices
• Familiarity with various Microsoft Office applications, Procore, Building Connected, Adobe PDF, Blue Beam
• Effective leadership and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Superior problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Must be willing to travel and have a valid driver’s license and clean abstract
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with a diverse group and personalities
• Must have a strong desire to succeed in a career in estimating

Salary and Benefits

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Dental and vision care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid vacation
• Paid training
• Personal days off
• Vision care

If you are interested in future opportunities with Gator, please send us a resume.

If you are interested in future opportunities with Gator, please send us a resume.