Thompson Construction Group has an exciting opportunity for an Estimator / Project Manager – Civil Earthworks based out of our head office in Spruce Grove, Alberta.The position will report primaril...

CA$18.00–CA$20.00 hourly

Full-time

Thompson Construction Group has an exciting opportunity for an Estimator / Project Manager – Civil Earthworks based out of our head office in Spruce Grove, Alberta. The position will report primarily to the Estimating Manager while working out of the Spruce Grove office, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Strategic Assets for the Project Management portion of the role.

Schedule

Monday to Friday (5×2), with site travel approximately once every three weeks as project demands require.

Responsibilities

- Development of estimates ranging from conceptual estimates for proposals and feasibility studies to detailed estimates for new and ongoing projects
- Review tender documents to determine scope of work, requirements, and potential risks
- Develop execution plans, project schedules and personnel histograms for tender submissions
- Complete quantity take-offs, quantity reconciliation, crew production calculations, cycle times, and project duration estimates
- Obtain, evaluate, and compare pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
- Identify and quantify potential project risks/opportunities and incorporate appropriate allowances into estimates
- Review design options and recommend solutions based on cost, constructability, engineering requirements, and material availability
- Prepare and coordinate final estimate packages for management review
- Conduct detailed analysis of completed estimates and benchmark against similar projects
- Lead internal bid reviews and participate in tender-related discussions with internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain and update supplier and subcontractor pricing information and estimating databases




- Collaborate with site supervision and operations to develop project execution plans and validate production and scheduling assumptions
- Communicate estimate details to operations and supporting departments following contract award to support budget development and project handoff
- Review actual project costs against estimates and incorporate lessons learned into future estimates
- Attend client meetings associated with pre-tender, post-tender, and project start-ups

Project Management

When on site, the successful candidate will primarily support project management and active operations by:

- Managing project timelines and budgets to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within project requirements
- Providing scheduling support for estimates and active projects
- Organizing and overseeing daily project operations
- Provide support for change order development and pricing as required
- Coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, site supervision, and crews
- Managing change orders, including quoting and cost analysis related to scope changes
- Preparing project reporting, including cost summaries, load count reports, daily LEM reporting, volume tracking, and invoicing
- Participating in progress, supervisor, management, and client meetings
- Reviewing daily foreman reports for coding accuracy
- Conducting job site visits with management and supervision
- Supporting project quotes, budget estimates, and month-end accrual reporting

Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years of experience in estimating and/or project management, preferably within earthworks construction and/or oil & gas
- Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of civil earthworks construction and project execution
- Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project or Primavera
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a rapid-paced environment
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Willingness to travel to the Fort McMurray area as project requirements dictate

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