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 capacityFamiliarity with construction sites and solid knowledge of building techniquesDegree, diploma, or certificate in construction, engineering, business, or a related fieldExperience working with clients and consultants in various project delivery methodsValid driver's licenseFunctional Responsibilities
Obtain and analyze tender project drawings and specificationsSet up and input estimate in takeoff software and verify scale of drawingsSend out tender invites, communicate with subtrades, review and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotationsPrequalify subcontractors / vendors and track prequalification documents and requirementsComplete quantity takeoffs with On-Screen Takeoff and InSite Sitework software; assess output dataInput takeoff data into TimberlineEnter subtrade scope details into designated spreadsheetsDevelop and input Project General Requirements with input from operations and leadership teamPerform Risk analyses and suggest contingencies to carry in estimatesDevelop hard tender and construction management estimates / budgets for review by Estimating ManagerPerform start-up process, including completion of potential projects start-up checklist and bonding and insurance requestsSet up preliminary cost codingAssist with maintenance of supplier, subcontractor, and contractor databaseAct as lead estimator for design / build tenders and assist in preparation of CM / DB proposalsCoordinate tender closing for your own and other projectsAttend project start-up and close-out meetings and estimating department meetingsFacilitate the transition of projects from Estimating to Project ManagementPrepare and assemble project reports for clients, Project Managers, and SuperintendentsAssist Project Managers with selection and buy-out of vendors and subcontractorsAssist Business Development department with order of magnitude budgetsPresent budgets to clients as part of the Project teamAssist with project schedule developmentPractice value engineering and bring projects in on budgetLead design-build pursuits, including consultant meetings and requirement deadlinesLiaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, and subcontractors to prepare design development budgets and make adjustments to cost estimatesMaintain 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 historyVisit jobsites for pre-bid meetings to identify issues and concerns and to better understand field means and methodsNetwork with subtrades to develop and maintain relationships, ensuring best value is providedWorking Conditions
Office atmosphere; manual dexterity required to operate computer and peripheralsDriving of a company vehicleVisits to construction sites (hazards associated with the construction industry)