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As North America's leading construction and production services company focused on energy, we're a company of visionaries. And with some of the industry's most brilliant minds on our team and 11,000 passionate people who share the same values of hard work and community, that brighter future is closer than ever. Named one of Alberta's Best Workplaces, we've raised the bar for Health & Safety and making people a priority. It's a focus we're continuing to maintain as we work on the largest Oil and Gas Projects in North America.
We are an industry leader due to our reputation and experience in completing construction projects safely, on time, and on budget. We gained this reputation by attracting and developing the best people to get the job done. Named one of Alberta's best workplaces in 2011 for Health and Safety, we have developed industry leading programs and processes that are focused on your safety and training you to do the best work of your life. With over 100 years of successful operations, we continue to grow, add services, and support new innovations and technologies in the energy industry. Our vision is to be North America's most respected energy services company. To do that we need the best employees. Apply now and become one of our team and watch where your career with Flint will take you.
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URS Flint
is North America’s leading fully integrated midstream oil and gas service provider to the energy and resource industries. "People" is a core value at URS Flint and our safety target is a zero injury workforce. When you join URS Flint, you will receive challenging and rewarding work assignments, be provided with opportunities for personal and professional growth, be recognized for performance, and enjoy a competitive compensation package.
Company
Flint Energy
Job Title
Estimator, Lead
Req #
14166
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Location
Sherwood Park, AB
# of Openings
1
Job Description
Supervise, mentor, assist, and assign tasks to estimating team as well as provide support to other Estimating Leads throughout the division.
Review outstanding tasks with team members and update priority list and/or projects and/or clients with any changes.
Manages and administers project estimating functions work assignments, sequencing of priorities, determination of staff resourcing and or equipment requirements, performance evaluations, etc.
Applies technical and leadership experience to oversee the preparation of Order of Magnitude and Definitive estimates.
Reviews Estimate Plans to ensure technical approach, set up, format, level of detail and organization is planned for.
Populates the necessary estimates/proposals documents such as clarifications lists, tender forms, work break down structures, rates schedules, etc.
Development of estimating basis identifying utilized estimating methodologies.
Participates in presentation of estimates/proposals to corporate management and or clients.
Identifies potential risks, opportunities, and alternative solutions.
Collectively maintains estimating historical benchmarking data base.
Development of estimating plan to establish estimate/proposal strategies.
Review contracts and interpret any cost impacts for the division/project.
Generate monthly progress reports for project/supervisors, clients as well as other functions.
Update estimate register with new project information.
Reviews estimates/proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to functional process.
Review technical, specifications and scope of work documents.Obtain revised documents from Flint Document Management System (FDMS) on a regular basis.
Generates required progress reporting providing updates on progress, projects, and current and or outstanding issues to management, projects, clients, and or other functional groups.
Ensures estimates are reviewed and approved according to policy.
Organize and participate in team as well as functional meetings; provide insight with regards to current/outstanding issues and weekly progress.
Attend and participate in site-visits, pre-bid meeting and post-bid meeting as required.
Collaborate with other functions, engineering firms, and vendors to enhance project success.
Provide recommendations and guidance to other Functional groups with regards to processes, monitoring and system requirements.
Provide assistance in resolving estimating matters during contract negotiations and execution, as required.
Provides independent reviews of estimates led by others.
Ensures all documentation is relevant and available to support the development of estimates/proposals.
Oversees the maintenance of estimate/proposal files as back-up for the estimate/proposal including accurate information on qualifications, labour rates, construction equipment rates, material pricing from suppliers, subcontract pricing from third parties vendors, benchmarks of historical productivity figures, etc.
Job Requirements
Minimum of college diploma/certificate required.
Registered for certification with one of the following organizations: -Alberta Society for Engineering Technologist (ASET), -Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), -Alberta Quantity Surveyors Association (AQSA).
Expert computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Estimating Software.
Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project), Auto CAD, 3-D Modeling Software, Primavera 6.
Minimum of 7 - 10 years experience required.
10 years or more years of practical, hands on, and successful experience in organizing, preparing, and documenting estimates for Industrial construction projects would be considered equivalent, for the formal education requirement.
Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques, strategies, and industrial Construction.
Having excellent organizational, supervisory, and decision making/problem solving skills.
Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, analyze and understand construction drawings. associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems, work breakdown structures, etc.
Ability to assume responsibility and to interface and to communicate effectively with others, having strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
Periodic visits to the project work site may be required.
URS Flint would like to thank all those who apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage you to keep up to date on our current Career Opportunities by visiting our website or calling
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