Role Purpose:

The Estimating Lead is responsible for leading a team of estimators and administrators in preparing estimates from take-off to final pricing, including preparing bids, soliciting vendors or subcontractors. They will identify safe, effective means and methods of project execution while estimating a wide range of small to multimillion-dollar projects. 

 The Estimating Lead is also responsible for ensuring bidding accuracy through all phases of the bidding process, tracking bidding success and analyzing bid performance to improve system and estimating strategies. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Work closely with the Leadership Team on strategy development to support revenue and margin goals.
• Create goals and strategies for the Estimating team that align with the strategic plan.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and systems to ensure process efficiencies.
• Maintain an estimating management process focused upon efficient triage and assignment of opportunities. 
• Provide guidance and recommendations on tools required for success to the organization.  
• Provide clarity and connection to other working groups and stakeholders on estimating best practices.
• Triage and manage bonding requests.
• Consult with other working groups (Field Ops, PM, etc.) about general conditions, construction methodology and schedules during the bidding process. 
• Review all final estimate packages within fiscal authority limits to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation/submission.
• Maintain competitive advantage in bid strategies by monitoring the marketplace and current trends for the development and execution of effective winning bid strategies.
• Lead and manage major project proposal submissions, where required.
• Ensuring a safe and positive work environment for staff, the Estimating Team Lead will develop, coach and motivate team members ensure their personal development and success.
• Develop and foster close relationships with clients, consultants, trades and suppliers.
• Represent the Company at both Company sponsored as well as industry events. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Estimating background in construction in either Oil & Gas, or Power Transmission & Distribution, or Commercial Construction industry (Asset) 
• 5+ years of estimating experience, preferably within a deep foundation, helical and driven pile construction company 
• 2+ years of experience leading a team
• Experience in client relations 
• Experience field construction operations 

Work Environment:

• Hybrid: one day a week required to be in Ponoka facility. 
• Fast paced with tight deadlines 
• Regular work schedule based on 40 hour work week 
• Work schedule may vary 
• On-call duties/after-hours support  

Almita Piling Inc. seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and encourages applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, women, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available, on request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process including but not limited to a person with a disability.