Estimator Engineer

Under the authority of the immediate supervisor, you are responsible for providing project cost estimation services, developing databases, and keeping them up to date. You establish the levels of accuracy for estimates according to the different recognized classes, all based on project phases and available information. You conduct market analysis and consider all factors affecting costs. You contribute to identifying internal and external factors affecting costs and propose to the project manager the best bidding strategies leading to an optimal project cost.

• Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec;
• Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering;
• Have ten (10) years of relevant experience in the role, particularly in:
  • Estimating large-scale construction projects
  • Developing estimation databases and estimation tools
  • Analyzing and developing estimation methods
• Have knowledge of software and tools such as Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD, RSMeans, etc.

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.
 
For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• 3 weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated for the months worked in the first year);
• 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• 3 weeks of paid sick days at the beginning of the year;
• Comprehensive group insurance;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibility to accumulate overtime;
• Reimbursement of professional dues;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.