City : Vancouver, BC

Category : Environment - E&E Applied Solutions (EEAS)

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

VANCOUVER OR CALGARY

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond.  We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity:

At WSP, Earth & Environmental Applied Solutions team (EEAS)is seeking an Intermediate Estimator for its Vancouver or Calgary office. The role includes responding to internal and external requests for proposals, construction and consulting budgets and cost estimates; reviewing estimates, budgets and proposals prepared by WSP’s Project and Construction Managers; and ensuring all proposals comply with WSP's risk management policies.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP
 

A day in the life:

• In this position you will work primarily with the Estimating Team under the supervision of a Senior Estimator, and will be involved in the following:

• Preparation of cost estimates using HCSS HeavyBid estimating software;
• Preparation of cost proposals and construction to both internal and external clients;
• Review of estimates prepared by other Project and Construction Managers;
• Review of contractual agreements, terms and conditions for subcontracts, major supply agreements and client contracts;
• Preparation of construction schedules using precedence network scheduling methods;
• Participate as an estimator and construction cost consultant working with design-build teams;
• Application of WSP’s risk management procedures and protocols for all cost estimates, subcontracts and client contracts and proposals; and,
• You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP's Life-Saving rules to heart;

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

• Qualification in civil engineering or related discipline 
• 4-8 years relevant work experience in civil construction,mining or environmental remediation
•  Experience with cost estimating, cost consulting, scheduling, and cost control;
• Well-versed in Prime/General Contractor Health & Safety requirements, and project General Conditions;
• Knowledge of standard project management software (HCSS HeavyJob and/or HeavyBid or similar Estimating software, etc.)