Construction Estimator

Description

• Identify and make allowances for anticipated general conditions and project-related soft costs, including mobilization, detailing, engineering, travel, etc
• Solicit feedback, time projections, and cost information from internal staff and external vendors
• Establish new and maintain ongoing relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and trades
• Gather data on past projects to identify trends, commonalities, and rules of thumb
• Review and offer improvements to Eventscape’s internal costing tools and processes
• Participate in post-project review meetings to gain insights from recorded data and anecdotal information
• Identify and offer solutions for value engineering opportunities that maintain the client’s design intent as well as Eventscape’s high standards
• Prepare formal bid responses, including RFI’s, bid forms, leveling sheets, qualifications, and other supporting materials
• Monitor progress of awarded projects to ensure conformance to the original budget and fabrication intent, and to absorb information about details, challenges, and successes to increase accuracy of subsequent estimates
• Maintain and “ make better “ the internal cost reference database
• Produce cost estimates for potential projects, including rough-order-of-magnitude ballpark costings for initial budgets as well as accurate and detailed formal costings for bid proposals
• Keep informed with progressive manufacturing and construction methods, digital fabrication, and the latest methods and equipment available on the market;
• Perform quantitative take-offs to establish accurate material, labour, and equipment costs

Requirements

We are currently looking for a mid-level to senior Construction Estimator to join our sales and estimating team. This is an essential role in the life cycle of every project undertaken by Eventscape, as it establishes the resources, methods, and general framework to be employed by the project team. The successful candidate will have an unbridled enthusiasm for challenging and unique projects, a passion for visionary design, and a broad knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, and construction methods.

• Ability to interpret architectural/construction drawings, written specifications, and contract documents
• Knowledge of construction tendering, leveling, and procurement processes
• Ability to “fill in the blanks” when information is incomplete or non-existent
• Degree or diploma in a relevant field: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, etc
• Experience in construction estimating, preference for large general contractors
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills
• Deep understanding of construction processes, manufacturing techniques, material properties, and standard practices

Benefits

• the reward of seeing those projects come to life through fabrication and installation
• the opportunity to work on unique and challenging projects and…
• extended health and dental benefits
• claim your place in our collaborative and supportive network of multi-disciplinary architectural fabrication experts

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance