Responsibilities
- Reading and comprehending client documents.
- Performing quantity, material, and labor takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and related documents.
- Reviewing quantity survey assignment with lead estimator or chief estimator.
- Applying material unit prices or adding material allowances to the estimate.
- Assisting with bid document control (e.g., includes addenda in set of working drawings, includes RFIs, distributes information to estimating team;
archives information / recaps and files on local server).
- Documenting all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.
- On a fixed-price job, ensuring that bid validity, escalation, and extra work terms meet project requirements for small scopes.
- Performing bid-day assignments as per lead estimator.
- Soliciting pricing from trade contractors and suppliers under supervision of lead estimator.
- Attending preliminary site visits with more senior staff for mentoring.
- Developing and maintaining strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- A postsecondary diploma or degree in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
- Some co-op or relevant experience in a construction environment preferred.
- Basic knowledge of construction industry; on-site experience or exposure to construction (hands-on or trade experience) preferred.
- Ability to work in a busy team environment.
- Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding relationship management with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and decision makers, leading to negotiated or repeat work.
- Attention to detail and the ability creatively solve problems.
- Strong computer skills; especially well versed with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
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