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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.
Role Requirements :
2-3 years of proven experience in construction estimating, preferably within the commercial, industrial, or institutional sectors.Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and sequencing.Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract documents.Familiarity with Microsoft Estimating software is an asset (MS Office, Bluebeam, Plan swift, Building Connected, Procore, OST, Earthworks Modelling).Strong organization and time management skills.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and client groups.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.Sound critical thinking skills and proven ability to exercise good judgement.Experience
Minimum Degree / Post-secondary diploma, construction management discipline, or equivalent experience.Previous coordination experience within a mid-size general contractor would be an asset.2-3 years of experience as an estimator and / or coordinator, or equivalent experience.Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
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