Icon Builders Inc. is a leading construction company specializing in commercial, residential and institutional projects. Currently seeking an Estimator / Project Coordinator.
Reporting directly to the Senior Estimator S / He must have the ability to do quantity take-offs, price, and assist in the closing of all bid projects.
Independently be responsible to manage small to medium-size projects.
Responsibilities :
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications
- Complete full quantity take-offs for all aspects of each new project as per contract specification
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine, and analyze tenders and recommend tender awards
- Understand Contractual Terms and Conditions
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Cost value procurement of materials, equipment and labour and current market value assessment
- Maintain good relationships and create new ones with trades, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for Stipulated Price, Design-Build and Construction / Project Management formatted projects
- Organize and analyze sub-contractors quotations, negotiate to insure quotes meet contract documents and issue proper documented purchase orders
- Effective ability to communicate and instigate action from trade contractors in furnishing documentation, managing RFI’s and scheduling work
- Strong working knowledge and proficiency in : delivering projects using CCA 5, CCDC 2, CCDC 3, CCDC 5a and CCDC 14 Prime Contracts
- Creating and administering CCA 1 & CCA 17 Sub-Contracts
Requirements :
- University or college degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management program
- 3-5 years experience with construction estimating
- Previous experience in estimating ICI construction projects in the Canadian Market is a must
- Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet design
- Familiar with AutoCAD architecture & Revit is considered an asset
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Exceptional communication skills
- Must understand engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and construction practices and use this knowledge efficiently on a day to day basis as projects and budget preparations progress
- Must be capable of understanding agreements and RFPs
Benefits :
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
5 days ago