You are an experienced Estimator with over 5 years of expertise in multidisciplinary commercial institutional and light industrial construction projects. You excel in managing quantity takeoffs cost analyses subcontractor negotiations competitive bid preparation and document control using advanced estimating software such as Onscreen Take Off (OST). With the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision you play a pivotal role in developing hard bid costplus and designbuild estimates for a diverse range of projects.
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Responsibilities
- Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation efforts review and analyze quotes and provide data to support subcontractor selection for large and complex bids
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for all estimate areas ensuring clear documentation for project team handover including safety and security requirements per Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
- Analyze plans specifications proposals and other documentation to prepare comprehensive bid estimates including site visits quantity takeoffs pricing and preparing a presentation for management to review
- Integrate drawing specifications terms and conditions into bids and review RFIs prior to submission
- Develop project schedules and schedules based on estimates incorporating input from project teams and relevant trades
- Support the presentation of estimate proposals to stakeholders
- Prepare conceptual estimates using historical data and insights
- Participate in major trade preaward meetings as required
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of estimating experience ideally within ICI construction; onsite project management experience is an asset
- Postsecondary diploma or degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Estimating Engineering or a related field
- Proficiency with MS Office Onscreen Take Off (OST) and related estimating software; familiarity with BIM modeling is an asset
- Strong understanding of traderelated drawings specifications and construction documents with the ability to assess their completeness
- Solid knowledge of construction costs budgets and project schedule development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences and provide coaching to team members
Working Conditions
- Hybrid role with occasional travel to project sites may be required
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Additional Information
Ledcor Building offers fullservice construction for commercial residential institutional and light industrial projects along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects of all sizes across North America each year.
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equalopportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page.