Body shop estimator Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Western Canada, the Estimator is responsible for providing overall technical expertise and administrative support to construction

Primary Scope of Role :

• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities.
• Prepare construction budget by studying plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation.
• Evaluate offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements.
• Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
• Maintain cost keys and price masters by updating information.
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintain continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Work on estimate to project handover.
• Complete schedules and work plans for projects.
• Help compile databases and all necessary permitting for projects.
• Work with Project Managers to provide subcontractor and vendor information.
• Ensure effective communication between the pre-construction department and the accounting department to verify project information.

Position Requirements :

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About Us

Our People

At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are second to none. Our most valuable asset is people – our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods and shapes our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing construction companies. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self perform all project scopes without reliance on sub-contractors. The work we at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.

Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!