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Construction EstimatorJEN COL Construction • Acheson, Alberta (AB), CA
Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

JEN COL Construction • Acheson, Alberta (AB), CA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Intermediate Estimator works with other team members to obtain new construction contracts and prepares accurate and timely full-cost estimates for projects including labour, equipment, and material. This position reports to the Estimating Manager.

Qualifications

  • Able to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints, and as-builts
  • Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to perform estimates on labour, equipment, and material
  • Good understanding of subcontractors' scope of work and what each subtrade should include in their bid
  • Full understanding of the items JEN COL needs to quantify for each type of project delivery method
  • Understanding of earthwork / civil takeoff and programs such as InSite Sitework
  • Excellent time management with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and requirements in order to meet deadlines
  • Familiar with value engineering practices and able to incorporate them into reporting and presentation of budgets to clients
  • Detail oriented, accurate, and precise
  • Active listener with effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work and collaborate in a team environment
  • Able to maintain composure in a deadline-driven environment
  • Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Sage Estimating

Education & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in the commercial / institutional construction industry in an estimating capacity
  • Familiarity with construction sites and solid knowledge of building techniques
  • Degree, diploma, or certificate in construction, engineering, business, or a related field
  • Experience working with clients and consultants in various project delivery methods
  • Valid driver's license
  • Functional Responsibilities

  • Obtain and analyze tender project drawings and specifications
  • Set up and input estimate in takeoff software and verify scale of drawings
  • Send out tender invites, communicate with subtrades, review and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotations
  • Prequalify subcontractors / vendors and track prequalification documents and requirements
  • Complete quantity takeoffs with On-Screen Takeoff and InSite Sitework software; assess output data
  • Input takeoff data into Timberline
  • Enter subtrade scope details into designated spreadsheets
  • Develop and input Project General Requirements with input from operations and leadership team
  • Perform Risk analyses and suggest contingencies to carry in estimates
  • Develop hard tender and construction management estimates / budgets for review by Estimating Manager
  • Perform start-up process, including completion of potential projects start-up checklist and bonding and insurance requests
  • Set up preliminary cost coding
  • Assist with maintenance of supplier, subcontractor, and contractor database
  • Act as lead estimator for design / build tenders and assist in preparation of CM / DB proposals
  • Coordinate tender closing for your own and other projects
  • Attend project start-up and close-out meetings and estimating department meetings
  • Facilitate the transition of projects from Estimating to Project Management
  • Prepare and assemble project reports for clients, Project Managers, and Superintendents
  • Assist Project Managers with selection and buy-out of vendors and subcontractors
  • Assist Business Development department with order of magnitude budgets
  • Present budgets to clients as part of the Project team
  • Assist with project schedule development
  • Practice value engineering and bring projects in on budget
  • Lead design-build pursuits, including consultant meetings and requirement deadlines
  • Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, and subcontractors to prepare design development budgets and make adjustments to cost estimates
  • Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including accurate up-to-date information on prices from suppliers. Analyze prior cost and production history
  • Visit jobsites for pre-bid meetings to identify issues and concerns and to better understand field means and methods
  • Network with subtrades to develop and maintain relationships, ensuring best value is provided
  • Working Conditions

  • Office atmosphere; manual dexterity required to operate computer and peripherals
  • Driving of a company vehicle
  • Visits to construction sites (hazards associated with the construction industry)
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