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Profession |
Skilled Trades |
Openings |
1 |
Location |
Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Date Posted |
May 13, 2008 |
Posted Until |
June 12, 2008 |
Experience Level |
Mid-Level |
Job Type |
Full Time |
Salary Range |
Not Specified - Not Specified |
Education Level |
University - Bachelors |
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Career Opportunity
Estimating Department Manager
The Graham Group, one of Canada’s leading general contractors and “50 Best Managed Companies” and its affiliated service providers, have career opportunities for Estimating Department Managers in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Through continued growth, opportunities are available in the Commercial, Infrastructure and Industrial sectors.
We are seeking energetic, aggressive, career-minded professionals that want to be challenged, recognized and rewarded for their contributions and hard work. If you are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your skills in a supportive team environment and you have a minimum of ten years construction experience, then we want to hear from you.
Estimating Department Manager
As the Estimating Department Manager, you will report to a Division or Area Vice President and be responsible for directing and monitoring all bid proposals, project estimates and conceptual estimates to ensure compliance with the company estimating policies, procedures and systems requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating and developing the skills of other estimators and for building a strong estimating team. As a Department Manager, you will be accountable for preparing and administering your department budget and for providing input into the department’s business strategies and operating plans.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Develops and recommends business plans for the estimating operating groups, implements plans approved by the Area Vice President. Accountable for the achievement of fiscal operation plans for the estimating group.
· Communicates and implements division objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy.
· Develops and recommends annual operating and capital budgets for the estimating group.
· Manages senior and chief estimators, including hiring, coaching/mentoring, providing direction, reviewing performance and deselecting.
· Sets compensation levels for estimating staff, within established Graham policy guidelines.
· Monitors the overall quality and quantity of work performed by the estimating groups.
· Responsible for completing the entire tender package including schedules, rates and lists to provide complete and compliant tender submissions.
· Liaises with owner, clients and consultants on project estimates.
· Compiles, develops and issues monthly reports to Area Vice President.
· Manages bonding and reporting on bonding to Area Vice President
· Contributes to the development of Graham Toolbox Estimating software systems and company procedures. Leads in the implementation of Graham Toolbox to estimators.
· Undertakes special assignments including :P3’s, developing new market areas, estimating software development and implementation.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
Education: A graduate of a four year engineering degree program or a technical school program in construction management or quantity surveying. CCA Gold Seal (Estimating) is an asset.
Experience: A minimum of ten or more years of construction estimating experience, preferably on large multi-million dollar projects.
Desired Skills:
· Excellent management, organization and negotiation skills required.
· Strong mathematical and computer skills.
· Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal).
· Strong planning, leadership and team building skills.
· The ability to make timely and rational decisions under pressure.
· A strong understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques.
Graham offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including the opportunity to participate in company ownership.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and an outline of your estimating project experience (scope and dollar value) through the on-line application process at www.graham.ca/Careers.
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Applications being accepted until June 12, 2008
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