ACCIONA

Estimating Manager/Chief Estimator

Ontario, Canada

full_time

About This Job

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates.

www.acciona.ca

Assisting the estimating team in bid submissions for infrastructure projects (more than $1B) taking full responsibility for the estimating process delivering a successful bid. Propose estimating strategy and provide hands-on management of technical and tendering personnel during the bid phase of projects. Provide and in-depth analysis and reporting of estimate and allowances.

Job Description

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Build-up of direct and indirect cost estimate for major projects.

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Prepare lump sum tenders, tender summary sheets and cash flows.

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Review and manage design deliverables from consultants.

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Liaise with and manage subcontractors and suppliers.

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Review subcontracts to ensure compliance with ACCIONA operational and technical requirements.

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Prepare Order of Magnitude (OOM) Budgets based on Reference/Indicative Documents.

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Set-up Cost Work Break-Down Structures (WBS) for complex heavy civil/transportation projects.

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Perform Quantity Take-offs and assemble Bill of Quantities (BoQ's) documents.

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Develop direct cost estimates based on project specifications, drawings and addenda.

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Prepare general accounts/indirect cost estimates.

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Develop cost unit rates from basic principles by making use of labour, equipment and material resources.

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Generate Labour unit rates in compliance with the labour wage requirements of project locations.

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Prepare and update complete construction budgets as projects design progresses.

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Prepare construction budget review presentations for management.

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Coordinate and lead Estimating Working Group meetings with CJV partners.

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Generate alternate price for value engineering scope elements for the projects.

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Prepare tender summary sheets and cash flows.

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Participate in design workshops during the project's design development in order to provide cost/construction input.

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Review and incorporate into estimate design deliverables from consultants.

Essential Functions

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Provide assessment of estimating accuracy and prepare relevant analyses.

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Prepare estimates from first principles.

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Competence with estimating software package.

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Provide direction and support to operational/technical staff and subcontract partners.

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Devise and implement sound operational and technical controls on project bids.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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Working knowledge of contract language and legal requirements of contracts.

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Excellent technical, organizational, managerial and planning skills.

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Team leader with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with well developed communication and negotiation skills.

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The ability to assist in determining bid strategies.

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Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required Skills And Competencies

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Minimum 10 years’ experience in a project management or senior estimator role on large infrastructure projects.

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Post-Secondary diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering or related education.

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Experience in creating a complete bid price using Estimating software.

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Experience in creating preliminary construction schedules.

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Experience in working in multi joint venture environment.

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Experience in working on bids with values in excess of $1000M.

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Experience utilizing computerized estimating systems.

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Experience as a project or construction manager on large infrastructure projects a definite asset.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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