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EstimatorTalentSphere • Richmond, BC, Canada
Estimator

Estimator

TalentSphere • Richmond, BC, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Estimator

General Contractor

Commercial Construction

Design / Build

ASAP

Richmond, BC

$90,000 - $120,000

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
  • 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
  • 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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