Senior Estimator

Summary

Join a dynamic Canadian construction company as a Senior Designer and become part of a collaborative team. This role involves working closely with project managers, creating cost analyses, managing estimates, and overseeing project budgets. You will design and implement estimating standards and processes, prepare quantity take-offs, and conduct materials and pricing research. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and mathematical skills, experience in estimating, and proficiency in construction documents and drawings. This is a permanent, full-time, remote position.

Requirements

• 2-3 years experience as an Estimator or a combination of relevant experience and education
• Working knowledge of construction documents, drawings and specifications and current construction practices and methodology
• The ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Must have the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and must be highly organized and attentive to detail
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills required
• Strong computer skills: MS Office
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate costing and profitability of projects
• Receive tender documents and create cost analysis estimate that includes all material, labor, freight, etc
• Manage estimates and close tenders in conjunction with the sales department
• Provide specifications and conceptual design estimates to Project Managers
• Oversee project budgets and budget reviews
• Perform post bid review meetings, determine and communicate strategies for improvement
• Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts
• Design and implement standards and processes for estimating
• Design, build and implement estimating models for various project types
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimates for medium to large projects
• Oversee materials and pricing research
• Design and implement an estimating database
• Maintain a preferred vendor, supplier and trade database
• Advise on proposal procedures and create successful bid strategies
• Analyze and make recommendations on proposals
• Review bid documents and scopes of work
• Verify costs of Change Orders as required
• Use estimating knowledge to assist with business development opportunities
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and ensure appropriate costs are captured
• Analyze existing site conditions and all contract documents to determine entire scope of work
• Establish the estimated completion rate and provide detailed updates
• Receive and review all addenda and ensure that resultant costs are included in the estimate
• Ensure that all contract General Conditions and General Requirements are properly addressed in the estimate
• Negotiate with trade contractors prior to trade contractor award, to achieve cost savings
• Prepare and document cost and work completion estimates for projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modular (Advantageous) or wood frame construction (Preferably)
• Preference given to those with SAGE estimating software experience

Benefits

• Remote work
• Trained as necessary in required safety protocols