Senior Cost Estimator

About the role

At Stantec, we're not just in the business of designing infrastructure, we're shaping the future. As a global leader in the design and construction of large-scale civil works facilities, water conveyance systems, stormwater management, and wastewater treatment plants, we're committed to creating sustainable solutions that improve communities worldwide. Your Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation Excellence: Supervise, facilitate, and coordinate the development of accurate, timely, and detailed cost estimates for major capital and construction projects. Your expertise will guide project outcomes and ensure superior client satisfaction.

• Analytical Insight: Prepare cost estimates by meticulously analyzing costs, materials, labor, bid documentation, and specifications associated with each project. Your attention to detail will be crucial in delivering reliable estimates.

• Database Management: Design, implement, and maintain cost estimating database(s) using various software applications. Your proficiency will streamline our estimation processes.

• Value Management: Collaborate with project teams to review drawings and specifications, determining costs, and assisting in value management. Your insights will drive cost-effective decisions.

• Validation and Guidance: Evaluate third-party estimates and track market conditions and costs to validate estimates. Provide expert estimating guidance to medium and large projects, even those of extreme complexity.

• Technical Skills: Perform quantity take-offs for large concrete structures, including formwork, reinforcement, and embedded metals. Additionally, contribute to project sequencing and scheduling for complex water projects, building the project master construction schedule.

• Documentation: Write concise Basis of Estimate and Basis of Schedule reports.

• Client Collaboration: Participate in client cost estimate and schedule reviews, ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Risk Assessment: Establish site-specific estimating criteria, including labor, equipment, and material supply. Direct the preparation of cost and schedule risk assessments.

• Collaboration with Design Team: Analyze critical path activities and work through issues with the project design team. Your problem-solving skills will be invaluable.

• Team Building: Assist management in the development of a coherent estimating and scheduling team and will participate in the staffing and technical development of US resources.

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years in cost estimating, construction management, or related fields.
• Experience in developing construction cost estimates and schedules at various stages of design, in accordance with AACEI guidelines, is essential.

Skills

• Proficiency in Cost Estimation Software: MII, Sage, and/or InEight.
• Proficiency in Construction Scheduling Software: Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with Office Software Platforms: Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Quantity Take-offs for Large Concrete Structures.
• Experience with Project Sequencing and Scheduling for Complex Water Projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Plans
• Emergency Travel Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Membership Fee Coverage
• Paid Family Leave

Pay and Schedule

• Min Salary: $122,500.00
• Max Salary: $183,800.00
• Schedule: Full time