Project Estimator

Position: Project Estimator

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, Vernon & Delta. We are actively hiring Experienced Exploration Drillers for camp based programs in the mountains of beautiful BC and the arctic tundra of Nunavut.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. Geotech is one of the larger exploration and geotechnical Drilling companies in Canada, with a fleet of over 50 rigs. One of the large advantages Geotech has over its competition are the long-term contracts in place and the option to expand into other divisions to maintain a diversified skill set. JOIN us today!

The Geotechnical Project Estimator (GPE) is accountable for acquiring sales for the company's geotechnical services division, increasing the company's sales revenue and client base while maintaining existing clients, and building solid long-term relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

The GPE is responsible for pursuing, estimating, and closing sales opportunities and projects, preparing proposals and cost estimates, and preparing/reviewing initial contractual agreements for Sales Manager approval. The GPE coordinates and communicates with internal company teams and departments to obtain appropriate information and assistance.

The role also has responsibility for developing and maintaining business relationships and increasing profitable sales revenue for the geotechnical division.

Geotechnical Project Estimator Responsibilities:

• Develops estimates and proposals for the purpose of increasing business for the Geotechnical Division.
• Provides technical input into proposals and consulting with clients for project planning purposes.
• Carries out site visits on projects, as required.
• Develops relationships with new clients, and continuously builds relationships with new and existing clients.
• Works with internal teams to ensure that prerequisites (i.e., MSA's, ISN, other pre-qualifications or getting on a vendor list) are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures all administrative requirements are completed on time, and appropriate documentation sent to the appropriate department for filing or follow-up (i.e., time sheets, business development tracking sheets, progress reports, etc.).
• Communicates with the Sales Manager, as required, to ensure appropriate resources, budgets and support requirements are available and are in line with the company's goals.
• Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities for the company to the Sales Manager through primary and secondary research. This includes target marketing research and cold calling.
• Completes other duties as required (i.e., this position requires a high degree of flexibility and from time to time may require additional duties to be completed outside the daily role described above).
• Operates within Geotech's communities with the highest sense of integrity and social responsibility, and complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications:

• 3 + years' experience in site investigations involving drilling for Geotechnical, Environmental and Hydrogeological purposes.
• Applied science or geo-science degree or technical diploma (i.e., C.Tech or AScT) in Geotechnical, Environmental Hydrogeological or Geological Engineering fields considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with instrument installations such as slope inclinometers, piezometers, monitoring wells and other sub surface instrumentation.
• Advanced computer skills are required.
• Experience with ERP systems and/or Microsoft Dynamics Nav is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with proposals, estimates & work plans is an asset.
• Sales experience in mining, construction or related industries is an asset.
• Driller certification in Geotechnical / Environmental or water well drilling is considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel to prospective jobsites as required throughout the year.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Works well under pressure and performs well within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Confident and able to maintain professional dialogue while negotiating contract terms.

Apply at: https://www.geotechdrilling.com/geotech-careers/job-opportunities/

To meet us in person, please come and see us at The Black Press Career and Post-Secondary Education Event.

- Free Admission
- Bring Your Resume

Thursday April 27th, 2023

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Roll-A-Dome

2588 Rec Place Drive, Prince George, BC
(1154242h)