Senior Estimator

Description

• Analyze architectural and engineering drawings, project specifications, and other documents to prepare detailed estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to obtain competitive pricing and ensure accurate bid proposals
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date estimating system complete with labor, material, equipment, and rental costs database
• Mentor and guide junior estimators and support staff in best practices and estimating techniques
• Coordinate and participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations
• Evaluate and manage project risks and opportunities from a cost perspective
• Maintain awareness of Construction Industry related trends, advances and improvements, technical or political activities that could affect the company
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with architects, consultants and development to attract new and repeat bid opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years experience as Construction Estimator working for a General Contractor in ICI Construction.
• Be able to read, understand and interpret complex contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
• Ability to work on multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Have excellent communication skills in English (mandatory) and in French (preferred)
• Experience with lump sum bids, design-build and GMP projects
• Proficient in estimating software such as Bluebeam, Planswift, Timberline, On-Screen Take off and the likes
• Hold a College or University Degree in construction management, engineering or related field
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), MS Project or Primavera scheduling software
• Able to work independently and able to report to our Senior Leader Team on post mortem tenders
• Excellent knowledge of local market conditions including construction costs and local subcontractor and supplier markets
• Must have new build experience

Benefits

We are committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Profit sharing
• Matching RRSP program
• Health and Wellness (flexible hours, working from home opportunities)
• Competitive employee compensation
• Performance and merit-based recognition
• Health, Dental and Disability benefits program
• Education reimbursement program
• Professional and career development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance