Jr. Estimator

Summary

The Jr. Estimator role at Canacre involves estimating project costs, auditing actual expenses, and developing costing standards for large infrastructure projects. The job requires a post-secondary degree, 3 years of relevant experience, and specific skills such as financial acumen, analytical skills, communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and CRM or ERP systems.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary degree in Business, Science, Engineering or related program
• Minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience

Responsibilities

• Determine the level of effort and hours required for Canacre projects
• Prepare estimates for all stage gates of work outlined within a scope of work and schedule
• Collaborate cross-departmentally on project scope, schedule, and cost analysis
• Analyze client designs, plans, specifications, milestones, and addendums in preparation of project budgets and schedules
• Assist in preparing and distributing requests for information to Canacre personnel, clients and subcontractors as required
• Prepare project workplans and schedules
• Assist the Pursuits Team to create proposals based on proposed workplans
• Provide input to project team regarding cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project
• Provides guidance for invoicing rules in relation to scope of work upon project award
• Provide input to project team to effectively manage risks that might impact scope, schedule, and cost estimates
• Set-up audit frameworks for analysis of actuals to inform future work
• Work with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Provide recommendation for cost control measures and improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing estimations for large infrastructure projects considered an asset
• Experience in consulting is considered an asset
• Experience with MS Project is considered an asset
• Experience with ArcGIS is considered an asset
• Experience with Google Earth (KML/KMZ) is considered an asset

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• RRSP employer matching program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work arrangement
• A variety of wellness programs
• Family and parental leave