Estimator

About the role

Acciona is seeking a skilled estimator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainable development and a strong background in civil engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Order of Magnitude (OOM) Budgets based on Reference/Indicative Documents.
• Set-up Cost Work Break-Down Structures (WBS) for complex heavy civil/transportation projects.
• Perform Quantity Take-offs and assemble Bill of Quantities (BoQ's) documents.
• Develop direct cost estimates based on project specifications, drawings and addenda.
• Prepare general accounts/indirect cost estimates.
• Develop cost unit rates from basic principles by making use of labor, equipment and material resources.
• Generate Labour unit rates in compliance with the labor wage requirements of project locations.
• Prepare and update complete construction budgets as projects design progresses.
• Prepare construction budget review presentations for management.
• Coordinate and lead Estimating Working Group meetings with CJV partners.
• Generate alternate price for value engineering scope elements for the projects.
• Prepare tender summary sheets and cash flows.
• Participate in design workshops during the project's design development in order to provide cost/construction input.
• Review and incorporate into estimate design deliverables from consultants.
• Source, liaise with and manage best value subcontractors and suppliers, collaborating with the Procurement team.
• Ensure subcontractors are in compliance with AIC operational and technical requirements.
• Identify and set-up subcontractors/vendor's packages for the procurement team.
• Prepare procurement packages that include specifications, drawings, BoQ's for the procurement team.
• Analyze subcontractors/vendors quotes and prepare comparison sheets.
• Update estimate based on analyzed pricing received from the local market.
• Ensure bid bond, insurance and other required documents are in place.
• Develop safe, efficient, cutting edge construction methods.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data.
• Organize and prepare bid close documents.
• Provide assessment of estimating accuracy and prepare relevant analyses.
• Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Other duties as relevant to the role.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working on large design-build, P3 civil (roads, bridges and tunnels) projects.
• Previous experience in supporting the bidding process.
• Working knowledge of estimating and quantity take-off software.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essential.
• Experience working on highway construction projects, DOT projects.
• Experience in working in a joint venture environment is an asset.

Qualifications

Acciona is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, circumstances, and conditions.

Benefits

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

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