Project Estimator

Brainhunter is currently seeking "Project Estimator" to work for our valued Client. The position requires the successful consultant to be on-site 5 days a week in New Brunswick.
The Estimator acts on behalf of The Company and is responsible to provide cost estimating support to enable better project management decision making on required cost, schedule, and risk mitigation plans to maintain project delivery.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities :
• Prepares detailed estimate of project cost based on project scope provided by the Project Manager.
• Performing earned value analysis to support project management and executive reporting, including the development of improved processes for linking Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) costs and project schedules.
• Performs field visits to support estimates.
• Supports cost analyst in analyzing variances.
• Prepares updated project cost estimates as the project is further defined.
• Developing and maintaining project estimating procedures, guides, and templates that are aligned with The Company and industry best practices.
• Participates in post-mortem review of the estimates and incorporates any recommendations into subsequent estimates.

Mandatory Requirements:
• University degree in Engineering OR an Engineering Technologist diploma.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an estimating function in capital construction projects.
• Detailed knowledge of estimating tools and databases.
• Experience in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).

Education and Experience Preferences :
• Experience in excess of five (5) years' experience in estimating function in capital construction projects.
• Knowledge of estimating tools and databases.
• Knowledge of document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).

Key Competencies Preferences:
• Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external).
• Skilled in coaching of co-workers and contractors, negotiation, mediation of disputes or differences of opinion and conflict resolution.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently or in a team environment and provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation to a wide range of people.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines.
• Willing to travel, participate in activities, network and build relationships.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to organize, analyze and report on various parameters and data sets.
• Ability to learn to use new tools and adapt existing tools to the task at hand.
• Ability to communicate in both English and French would be considered an asset.
• Ability to proactively detect challenges to safety, quality, cost and schedule that will ensure development and execution of effective prevention, mitigation, or corrective actions.

How to Apply: Please email your resume to Reema Kaur at reema.kaur@brainhunter.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for Interviews will be contacted.