What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator III position at Canam?
Summary
Analyze blueprints specifications proposals and other documentation to prepare labor and material estimates for bridge steel projects or services.
Essential Functions
Read and understand job bid instructions detailed plans and specifications and prepare a take off of materials included in the job for the steel bridge market.
- Estimate all necessary labor materials buyout items equipment costs freight costs (including crane costs as required) to prepare a thorough estimate and prepare project proposals.
- Exercise good judgment and experience in working with purchasing steel erection labor equipment and transportation costs to arrive at full cost estimate with appropriate profit margins to achieve company goals.
- Work directly with sales preconstruction teams and operations to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
- Ensure that all contractual terms project specifications plans and obligations of such projects are maintained and a clear understanding of project scope.
- Meet with management if costs exceed budget and obtain permission before approving outofbudget costs.
- Assist in proper accounting for project change orders.
- Interface with Estimating Manager and any necessary departments to determine the scheduling of work and materials.
- Meet with vendors to identify potential barriers with resolutions that maximize production and minimize costs.
- Prepare reports for management i.e. : tender lists of projects being bid.
- Meet with key personnel to ensure timeliness of project estimates to meet required bid schedules.
- Meet and confer with sales plant personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of all construction drawings.
- Review plans and prepare proposals and determine proper procedures in order to accomplish company and department goals.
- Ensure all aspects of projects are properly and thoroughly documented to ensure company interests are protected.
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Company Description
Canam Bridges designs manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group which has over 5100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America as well as engineering offices in Canada Romania India and the Philippines.
Work Environment
General office and production environment. Daily exposure to computer display and shop environment.
A safetysensitive position has been defined as one where the employees responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves coworkers and / or the public (in this case the enduser of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category.
Remuneration
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.
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Canam is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a casebycase basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Math,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Restoration,Roofing,Microsoft Excel,Auto Estimating
Vacancy : 1
About Company : Canam
