• Reviewed all client requirements including blueprints and drawings to determine project viability and profitability prior to consideration for tender bidding• Determined operational sequence and timelines as well as labour, material and equipment requirements for preparing quantity survey• Prepared cost summaries that captured subcontracts, overhead, profit, insurance, mark-ups, and other expenses that might affect the final cost of a project• Produced estimates to deliver the most cost-effective solution for each project in order to ensure high success bidding rate• Took a leading role in developing and improving technical competence of estimating teams in several categories including supervision of material procurement, construction and equipment installation• Maintained a history of material and equipment costs and labour productivity data from completed projects for future reference• Supervised and trained a team of five junior estimators