Employer Name: Cementation Canada Inc.
Company description Cementation is an underground mine contracting and engineering company, providing mine development and production services for clients throughout the world. Structured to deliver design-build solutions for technically challenging projects, our people build world-class shaft sinking and mine development projects. Our work requires a team approach where respect is expected, and innovation is encouraged if safety is not compromised. Being an employer of choice in the mining industry has always been a mainstay of our mission statement, and Cementation is proud to have been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven years. Open the door to new opportunities and grow with us. We offer a flexible work environment and support a sustainable life/work balance.
Location of Work: 590 Graham Dr., North Bay, ON, P1B 7S1
Title of Position: Manager of Estimating (NOC 20010)
Language: English
Vacancies: 1
Type of Position: Permanent, full time
The Manager of Estimating works closely with the Executive VP Canada and the General Manager of Estimating & Studies to respond to client tender requests, provide ongoing support to operations personnel for contracting projects, and to provide support to engineering study work. He or she participates in risk reviews and checking duties in a manner that is responsive to corporate needs in an effort to ensure accuracy. The Manager of Estimating also works with the estimators and various groups to determine methodologies, in order to discern the duration and task dependencies for accomplishing the scope of work involved in the cost estimates, including allocation of available resources to each phase of the project.
Job Duties:
• Review drawings, designs, specifications, and tender documentation to prepare schedules, cost estimates and bid documents.
• Review resource requirements and provide input to the General Manager and Executive Vice President on staffing requirements.
• Recruit and hire staff to ensure adequate resources are available to meet the growth of the company.
• Analyse drawings, designs, specifications, and tender documentation for commercial risk in conjunction with the contracts specialist to prepare clarifications that will mitigate risk in the bid documents.
• At the award stage, work with appropriate executives and the contracts specialist to develop the contract to execute the project.
• Review work assignments to estimators and develop bidding strategies.
• Assign work to estimators and develop bidding strategies.
• Review labour, equipment and material requirements for each estimate
• Review performance capabilities with detailed cycle time calculations. Adjust theoretical calculations to reflect historical performance achieved.
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to ensure commitments required for the cost estimates are available.
• Ensure the estimating staff meets all tender deadlines.
• Ensure historical data obtained from project records is stored in a centralized estimating database.
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
• Ensure the “Bidding Process” is being followed. Review and revise as required to improve the process.
• Assist the proposal coordinator in meeting the deliverable requirements of all tender submissions including writing cover/lead letters, methods statements, exceptions/clarifications and other specifics for the proposal
• Ensure back-up estimates are completed and store originals & copies as per procedure.
• Assist and support project management to ensure continuity between tender, project start-up, construction and project completion.
• Support the General Manager of Estimating & Studies
• Support Operations in implementation of the Project Delivery System and use the applicable components for bids.
• Supervise estimating staff.
• Mentor, monitor, and assist personnel in the development of estimating principles and the writing of technical and commercial documents.
• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Cementation.
• Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department.
• Ensure the measures and procedures prescribed by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations are carried out in the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
• Must be able to work in a position of trust, in a highly confidential area of the business.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines, work under pressure and have strong analytical skills.
• Must work with clients, subcontractors and internally with the engineering, finance and operations groups.
• The position requires an in-depth knowledge of provincial and federal mining acts and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Project.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Primavera considered an asset.
• Be prepared to travel for site visits/inspections, work in branch or joint venture partner offices.
• Travel may include overseas assignments. Travel period may range from one day to several weeks.
Experience Required:
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Previous work experience in the role of a manager, supervisor, estimator, scheduler, or contracts administrator.
Education Required:
• Engineering degree from a recognized university or equivalent experience
• Ontario Common Core Modules 1 and 2, WHMIS, and Norcat an asset
Wage & Hours: $ 185,000.00 per year
• Number of hours per day: 8
• Number of days per week: 5
• Number of hours per week: 40
Benefits:
☒ Disability Insurance
☒ Dental Insurance
☒ Pension
☒ Extended medical insurance (e.g. prescription drugs, paramedical services, medical services and equipment)
Type of Vacation:
☒ Days Number: 20
Anyone who is qualified and can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your application. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
To apply: Email: cementationjobs@iveygroup.ca