Construction Estimator

As the estimator you will demonstrate your expertise in general base building and interior renovations estimating for the commercial, retail and institutional industry sector. You are expected to have or to develop an in depth knowledge of interior fixturing in retail and grocery sector in general. The position may also provide the opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills as a project manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Responsibilities will include but are not limited to :
• Pre-qualify subcontractors and evaluate all bid proposals.
• Estimate construction costs for retail, commercial and government projects.
• Respond to subcontractor and management questions regarding costs.
• Communicate with Architects the clarification of any issues regarding details within the drawings or specifications.
• Attend site visits and walk-throughs for the review of details prior to preparing and submitting formal project quotations.
• All costs associated with your travel to and from these site visits will be compensated back to you by the Company.
• Coordinate with management on cost estimates and project changes.
• Manage multiple simultaneous estimation projects with consistent on-time delivery.
• Maintain a database of construction estimates and final costs.
• Examined overages to ensure future figures were on-target.
• Receive and evaluate bids from subcontractors.
• Monitor ongoing construction costs to assist management.
• Submits all bids and budgets by bid deadline.
• Maintain good relationships with all subcontractors.
• Seek subcontractors for the bidding process relevant to the size of the project.
• Ensure proper coverage from subcontractors on closing day.
• Follow up submitted bids with Construction Manger on outcome of the final results.
• Suggest new ideas for improving the estimating process.
• Developed metrics for measuring cost-effectiveness of materials and techniques.