Group Lead Estimator – Exceptional Prospect in Privately owned Civils Contracting Group
Job Ref: SR-773422
Sector: Construction : Design and Build, ICI, Warehouse / Industrial
Salary: circa 140,000 to 170,000 base CAD
Job Type: Perm.
GOLD STANDARD ROLE
Group Lead Estimator – Exceptional Prospect in Privately owned Civils Contracting Group
Salary – determined by status of interested party – circa 140,000 to 170,000 base CAD – exceptional opportunity for development from there, significant bonus – excellent benefits.
The Group we represent have traded in Western Canada for over 40 years. The Group is a leading civils contractor in major earthworks and site works (Bulk Earthworks, Site grading, Tank bases, Ponds, Underground works). They are a leader in this field. The have an exceptional base of clients and much of the work awarded to them is directly negotiated.
The Group are seeking to recruit from Industry a Lead Estimator to front of the Groups core revenue streams – civils and earthworks to the industrial sector. The Groups fiscal strength is well known, they have the largest fleet of plant in Western Canada and it is owned outright. The Group take care of the lead players in the business – the rewards here are typically unmatched in industry.
The successful candidate will report directly to the GM and part owner of the Group. The role will be initially hands on but will be well supported. This is an exceptional opportunity to cement the lead role in what is a recognized civils contractor of repute. You will be one of the leading players in the Estimating Department (which works in a closely knit fashion).The structure at the top is not broad – this again is a lead role.
Requirements : Minimum 10 years experience in Lump sum tenders. Proven experience bidding tenders from 10m to 60m in value. Degree in Civils – C.Tech or A.SC.T certification. Proven team player. Most important factor is experience.
How to use strong action verbs on your resume
To effectively use resume power verbs, focus first on filling out your experience section with specific, quantified examples of your accomplishments. Then, use a compelling verb to enhance your bullet points.
Here’s a sample bullet point where the candidate improperly used resume action verbs:
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“Went to all weekly company meetings to share department news.”
This example starts with a weak verb. “Went” doesn’t convey any positive information. This verb just indicates you did what was expected of you.
Hiring managers will be impressed if you show your proactiveness and back it up with quantifiable evidence.
Here’s the same example enhanced with resume action words:
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“Spearheaded weekly company meetings by communicating departmental growth and productivity.”
The applicant opens with a much more targeted action verb. Unlike “went to,” “spearheaded” is decisive and suggests the candidate has leadership abilities, organizational skills, and a knack for planning.
The applicant also includes the strong verb “communicating,” which is among the most common resume keywords recognized by corporate applicant tracking systems (ATS). By using action verbs, your resume is more likely to bypass the ATS and land in the hiring manager’s inbox.
Finally, the candidate ends their bullet point by stating explicitly what they communicated: “departmental growth and productivity.”