Chief Estimator
General Contractor
Commercial Construction
Design / Build
February start
Richmond, BC
120,000 - $140,000
Chief 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 binderParticipate in estimating planning meetingsSet up weekly estimate review meetings and complete HB checklistArrange meetings with key subcontractors, as neededPrepare all recap sheets preparation and assignmentsProvide key notes to the Manager or lead estimatorComplete review of issued for tender specifications and drawingsAttend and participate in pre-bid / site assessment meetingsPerform and manage all labor, material and equipment take-offs and associated pricingCommunicate with all required subtrades for each tender to ensure understanding and completeness of scopeEnsure all required information is completed and assembled prior to the tender deadlineCoordinate preparation of full estimates, identifying inherent risks and opportunitiesOversee the tendering and award of subcontractsAssemble complete accounting packages prior to job start-up to manage the financial control of the projectFor successful bids, assist with the transition of projects from estimating to project managementChief Estimator Education & Experience
5+ years of experience in construction estimatingExperience with hard tender closing, different procurement models and CMExperience in industrial, commercial, institutional construction, strongly preferredGold Seal Certification in Estimating or working towards, an assetBachelor of Engineering, BCIT, SAIT Certificate in Engineering, Architectural Technologies, or equivalent, an assetProfessional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) accreditation, or working towards, an assetChief Estimator Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to gather and organize information from several sources and composeSound knowledge of construction and building techniques and ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specificationsDemonstrated competence in the areas of safety, people management, project execution, cost control, quality and administrationEffective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracyAbility to balance task detail with project prioritiesHigh level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountabilityStrong work ethic and positive team attitudeSound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skillsProactive problem-solver and efficient communicator that can manage difficult situations with positive resultsProficient with MS Office Suite (advanced Excel and Microsoft Project) and Adobe AcrobatExperience with Timberline Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff and Procore is an assetOnly applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
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