Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator $135,000 - $160,000

Senior Estimator Key Responsibilities

Prepare Preliminary Budget Assessment complete with project statistics, scope preparation and summary

Review schematic drawings analysis and provide key notes

Conduct site and neighborhood analysis

Attend site visits and meetings, as directed

Manage all Class D to Class A estimating activities during pre-construction

Work closely with the Manager and PM team to produce well prepared cost plans (estimates, scopes, VE, schedule, risk analysis, variance reports)

Coordinate and participate in constructability review sessions with the Manager PM and Site Super and take minutes

At tendering stage, be responsible for tender packages, trade reconciliation sheets, work closely with the Manager and the PM to identify specific scopes

Prepare bid packages for construction management projects

Coordinate and lead trade scope clarification meetings

Prepare pre-tender and post-tender estimates with variance report

Coordinate and lead handover meetings

Provide smooth transfer of project estimates to project team

Prepare procurement schedule, tendering, buy-outs, contract negotiations, set up costing system and control estimate for future historical data

Follow up with project through completion

Assist Manager with labor cost report and productivities

Make periodical site visits and walk arounds

Assist Manager to identify difficult and unique design details, formwork systems (how it was estimated, how it was built) and construction equipment

Hard Bids

Obtain tender docs, internal review, prepare for go/no-go meetings, estimate binder

Participate in estimating planning meetings

Set up weekly estimate review meetings and complete HB checklist

Arrange meetings with key subcontractors, as needed

Prepare all recap sheets preparation and assignments

Provide key notes to the Manager or lead estimator

Complete review of issued for tender specifications and drawings

Attend and participate in pre-bid/site assessment meetings

Perform and manage all labor, material and equipment take-offs and associated pricing

Communicate with all required subtrades for each tender to ensure understanding and completeness of scope

Ensure all required information is completed and assembled prior to the tender deadline

Coordinate preparation of full estimates, identifying inherent risks and opportunities

Oversee the tendering and award of subcontracts

Assemble complete accounting packages prior to job start-up to manage the financial control of the project

For successful bids, assist with the transition of projects from estimating to project management

Promote and monitor occupational health and safety culture within the organization

Senior Estimator Education & Experience

5+ years of experience in construction estimating

Experience with hard tender closing, different procurement models and CM

Experience in industrial, commercial, institutional construction, strongly preferred

Gold Seal Certification in Estimating or working towards, an asset

Bachelor of Engineering, BCIT, SAIT Certificate in Engineering, Architectural Technologies, or equivalent, an asset

Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) accreditation, or working towards, an asset

Senior Estimator Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated ability to gather and organize information from several sources and compose Sound knowledge of construction and building techniques and ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications

Demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, people management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration

Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

Ability to balance task detail with project priorities

High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability

Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills

Proactive problem-solver and efficient communicator that can manage difficult situations with positive results

Proficient with MS Office Suite (advanced Excel and Microsoft Project) and Adobe Acrobat

Experience with Timberline Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff and Procore is an asset

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Senior Estimator Salary Commensurate with experience, full benefits package and lots of other perks!

EEO Statement Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.

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