Estimator

Estimator - Edmonton

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Career Number: 3604
Date Posted: 2024-02-21

Working at DFI

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Looking for a rewarding challenge?

As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.
Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.

Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.

We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.
Join our team.

Job Profile

The Estimator is responsible for compiling and analyzing information about materials and labour needed for a project and the preparation and documentation to generate a quote on a project opportunity, tender or RFQ.

Benefits:
• Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Allowance
• Employee preferred fuel pricing program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts at participating vendors

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Job Duties

  • Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on design-build, conceptual, and general tender work
  • Prepare materials, equipment, and labour cost estimations
  • Review proposals received
  • Prepare estimates and conduct review meetings with clients
  • Maintain open lines of communication with clients, contractors, and subcontractors
  • Review design options and offer solutions based on cost and materials
  • Effectively determine bid strategies
  • Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation
  • Following up on lost bids and tracking reasons for loss
  • Providing excellent customer service via phone, email, and face to face
  • Work in collaboration with business development on strategic projects
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of construction planning experience
  • CET Certification an asset
  • Ability to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints and as-builds
  • Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Must take a collaborative approach to dealing with customers and fellow employees
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
  • Strong workplace safety practices and training
  • Strong communication and report writing skills
  • Demonstrated word processing and computer skills

 

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