Construction Economist (2)

FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

What if you had the opportunity to join a team with the desire to make a difference in today’s construction industry? A team that encourages perpetual change, who isn’t afraid of challenging the status quo and consistently looks to push its limits.

Joining A+ would be joining this movement. Our consistent growth has no sign of slowing down and we are currently looking for passionate people to join our team.

A+ , WHO ARE WE?

A+ is a design and construction management firm specialized in the management and valorization of commercial real estate projects around the greater Montreal area. Since 2005, we have been collaborating with the industry’s biggest players to offer a strategic partnership to real estate developers, from the design through construction of their projects. Our mission is to simplify the construction process for our clients and partners, while continuously building positive and sustainable relationships with one another.

At A+, we focus on taking care of the people around us. We have constructed a team filled with intrapreneurs, innovators, collaborators, all who participate and contribute to the success of our organization and we are extremely proud that their hard work continues to gain recognition from their industry peers.

OUR VISION: Revolutionize the industry, one project at a time.

MISSION:

With the Director of Design as a mentor, your mission as Construction Economist will be to take charge of the budget analysis as well as the project estimation process in order to best establish the final construction budget.

Performance objectives:

• Develop a network of new suppliers and specialized business partners to generate win-win opportunities for our clients, sub-contractors and A+

• Complete project analysis at the pre-construction/design phase, in order to establish complete budgets (based on unit market costs as well as outsourcing)

• Ensure the quality and efficiency of calls for tender based on the extent of the work to be carried out

• Deliver a final construction budget that has taken into account all potential issues throughout the project

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or expertise relative to building estimation

• 6 to 9 years experience in cost estimation related to commercial construction projects.

• Experience in design-build and building construction design

• Strong understanding of MS-Office, Excel and an interest in other IT programs

• Strong understanding of construction costs

• Bilingual: English and French: spoken and written

DESIRED SKILLS:

• You are a rigorous and methodical person who understands how to advance projects

• Autonomy doesn’t scare you: you like being proactive

• You are agile and have an excellent capacity to adapt

• Problem solving is your second nature and you are creative in proposing solutions

• You have good relationship skills and you care about client satisfaction

5 GOOD REASONS TO WORK AT A+

• Exciting projects and challenges that will make you proud

• A company culture that encourages agility, creativity and autonomy

• A refreshing and dynamic team that enjoys working together

• 4 weeks of vacation as of your first day

• Competitive salary and benefits including virtual health coverage for all employees

Interested in learning more? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We look forward to discussing further.