Tomlinson is a leader in transportation infrastructure development. We are looking for an Estimator to join our team in Kingston, ON. The Estimator will prepare lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates for a broad range of projects. They will liaise with customers, clients, sub-contractors and consulting engineers to build professional relationships and to promote R.W. Tomlinson services and capabilities. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the company’s objectives and can think strategically to develop innovative ways of aiding the company’s success from an estimating and market relationship perspective.
Location: Kingston, ON
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares Cost Estimates
Obtains tender documents from online bid posting sites. Attends job showings and pretender site visits. Review existing site conditions. Performs pre-qualification tasks as required. Obtains bid bonds, and insurance quotes for tender submissions. Review tender specifications, drawings, Geotech reports, and draft contract/subcontract documents. Submit concerns or questions through the tender RFI process. Identify all potential contract risks and liaison with our project controls and claims department for advice. Communicates with sub-contractors to obtain pricing. Perform quantity calculations and full take-offs for all tender items. Utilizing estimation software to prepare estimates Fills out pre-tender forms in SharePoint, fill out tender documents, delivery of tender documents, follow-up and provide tender results. Reviews tender submissions with the appropriate manager.
Liaises with Customers, Sub-contractors and Consulting Engineers to Build Professional Relationships
Attend industry related functions to build relationships and networks. Communicates with engineers through budget pricing etc. to build a relationship and to establish a positive, inviting culture. Monitors job posting sites, newspapers, engineering firms etc. for tendering opportunities.
Collaborate with our Construction, Project Controls and Management teams
Issues job transmittals to construction teams. Run estimation hand-over meetings with field team to convey estimation productions, risks and opportunities carried in the estimate. Issues sub-contracts and internal material purchase orders. Meets with job superintendent to provide and communicate relevant job information.
Provide support for ongoing contracts
Assist projects teams in pricing and negotiating additional work for on-going contracts. Provides scope of work clarification to construction teams. Attends owner project meetings as required. Developing cost plans for large change orders in SAP.
Work towards continuous personal development
Attends training session Identifies training opportunities and communicate to your manager Work with senior staff to develop skills Work with other estimators to share and enhance individual knowledge and skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Commercial paving experience would be considered an asset. Certified Engineering Technologist designation an asset. Previous experience in estimation would be considered be an asset. Ability to provide constructive feedback to peers. A high proficiency in Microsoft Office Hard Dollar Estimation software and SAP knowledge and asset
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Standard office environment.
TOMLINSON OFFERS:
Competitive wages Bonus programs Employer paid health and dental benefits Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement Retirement benefits program Family-oriented team environment Employee discounts and other rewards programs
The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.