Layfield has an exciting and rewarding opportunity available for an Estimator/Project Coordinator to join our Edmonton, Alberta Construction Group. The Estimator & Project Coordinator is responsible for completing cost estimates & cost control, material take-offs, tender support documentation, post-construction reporting and providing administrative assistance to the Construction Manager and Project Managers.
Daily commute to office location is a requirement.
Key Responsibilities:
Estimating:
- Evaluates project drawings and produces a materials take-off for the project, including allowance for proper bulking factors on all materials.
- Prepares pre-bid information and reports on findings to the Estimating Manager.
- Assists with the preparation of pre-tender information submittals.
- Prepares construction details, proposal drawings and sketches for the purpose of clarifying specific portions of the cost estimate.
- Conducts preliminary communications with the contractors, engineer and/or owner relative to determining or clarifying project details, scope of work, bidder’s list, and other key information.
- Characterizes and details material take-offs. Provides a material summary and checklist for items of work that require a construction / installation effort.
- Estimates production rates for the supply, deployment, installation, seaming and/or construction of items of work for a project.
- Estimates all direct, indirect and overhead costs for all items of work for a project.
- Examines aged or held product within the inventories across Layfield’s locations when applicable to the quoting situation.
- Ensures project material specifications have been fully reviewed and appropriate exceptions are included in the Layfield Quotation Letter.
- Completes preliminary & final cost estimates for assigned projects delegated by the Estimating Manager.
- Prepares full Client Quotation Letter, including scope of work, installation areas, inclusions, exclusions, and full review of terms & conditions.
- Completes the Bid Review Form for all Firm Quotations.
- Chairs the Bid Review Meeting, gives the attendees a complete recap of the project scope, details, installation strategy and other key information to be discussed.
- Coordinates project follow-up with appropriate regional sales personnel.
- Regularly maintains and tracks personal project follow up list with clients.
Project Coordination:
- Coordinates contract awards (purchase orders, subcontracts, signed quote, etc.) and sets up project job numbers.
- Prepares and facilitates Project Handoff Meetings, from Estimating to Operations. This includes client setup (with accounting), Bill of Material summary, draft purchase requisitions, communications & contact info transfer with the client, and all other items included in the Project Handoff Procedure.
- Maintains the Construction Group’s electronic project tracking system(s). Update projects from Quoting to Awarded/Lost.
- Prepares and coordinates post-tender document submissions related to shop drawings, schedules, panel layouts and product sample/back-up data – making sure our materials & scope quoted meet the expectations of the client.
- Under direction of the Project Manager, assists with procurement of materials required for the project and ensures material procurement costs are within allotted budgets.
- Assists the Project Manager or Construction Manager with the preparation of Job Binder/Notes for Field Supervisor including scope of work, directions to site, materials required and necessary backup documents copied (quote letter, drawings, specs, etc. – anything the site supervisor might need to reference on site).
- Under direction of the Project Manager, prepares interim or final completion documents consistent with specifications requirements, including statutory declarations, warranties, QA/QC submittals, and as-builts.
- Assists with the administration of the ISO Quality System, including regular initiation of NCR, CAR & PAR’s.
- Assists with the administration of our ACSA Certification of Recognition Safety Program.
Required Skills & Knowledge:
Core Competencies
- Works to achieve accurate and timely estimates.
- Focuses on customer satisfaction, quality and safe harmonious project results.
- Ensures that communications are effectively transmitted to all necessary parties.
- Ability to learn and adapt from bids/projects and utilize information into future bids.
- Ability to manage multiple workloads and closing dates at one time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Analytical analysis of contract documents.
- Proven ability in sound decision making.
- Driven, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Independent but able to work well within a team environment.
- High degree of competence in written and oral communication.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office suite skills and necessary estimating programs.
- Intermediate AutoCAD and BlueBeam skills.
Education & Experience:
- Engineering Technology Diploma from NAIT (Civil or Construction), or higher.
- Minimum one (1) year experience in Construction Estimating background; two (2) years preferred.
- Experience in geosynthetics industry is a valued asset.
What does Layfield have to offer?
Layfield is committed to investing in people and creating a dynamic, rewarding employment experience. Layfield offers a competitive salary and:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP Contribution Matching Program.
- Vacation Benefits
- You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a number of company events including BBQ’s, holiday & family friendly events and more!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have working with geosynthetic materials (such as geomembranes, geotextiles, geogrids, or GCLs) in an estimating or project coordination role?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
