Junior Estimator

B.E.S.T. Recruiting Consultants Ltd. provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$55,000.00 / yr - CA$75,000.00 / yr

Recruiting Partner at B.E.S.T. Recruiting Consultants Ltd.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, we are seeking a Junior Construction Estimator / Coordinator to join our team and assist in managing administrative and coordination tasks throughout the bid and proposal process.

The Key Responsibilities Include :

• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, architects, consultants and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, reports, and addenda for scope of work.
• Prepare cost estimates using quantity take-off procedures and interpret technical specifications for bid documents.
• Prepare bid comparison sheets, ensuring subcontractor quotes are accurately scoped and aligned.
• Analyze tenders and prepare Tender Analysis spreadsheets for review by the Senior Manager.
• Assist the Senior Manager in identifying cost-saving alternatives and design efficiencies.
• Monitor project costs to ensure project profitability, including performing regular detailed cost reviews regularly and to ensure budget forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate attendance and documentation for pre-bid meetings, site visits, and clarifications.
• Assist with final bid close activities, including last-minute price updates, subcontractor communications, and submission formatting.
• Prepare construction schedules, subcontracts and purchase orders and monitor their progress and schedule.
• Set up project reporting procedures, including cost reports, file logs, submittal logs, change logs and schedule of values.
• Provide performance status reports regarding cost forecast, schedule, and safety.
• Monitor project safety reporting and conduct regular safety inspections.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing and monitoring the project schedule and budget.
• Assist the Project Superintendent in establishing the construction plan and project safety programs.
• Prepare / verify progress payments to Client and Subcontractors and monitor progress.
• Involved in all aspects of project close-out, including archiving of documents, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies and warranty work.
• Prepare handover packages for awarded projects, including estimate breakdowns, subcontractor quotes, and assumptions.

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