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Estimator
General Contractor
Commercial Construction
New Build &Tennant Improvement
Victoria BC
$80000 $105000
Estimator Duties & Responsibilities:
Determining the scope of work using the tender documents to establish what divisions of work are required and build the requirements in the invitation to bid software.
Establish and maintain good relationships with subtrades to show the market that company appreciates their efforts wants to secure work with them and help them be profitable and successful.
Undertake full measured quantities / take offs and understand the nuances between the various divisional scopes to build an estimate with accurate splits.
Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
Estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements labour and equipment including productivities material etc.
Analyze potential strategies advantages and innovations for the project that help provide a more competitive bid.
Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values and update the database accordingly.
Analyze subcontractor lead letters and bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included.
Attend site visits to help understand and verify project requirements.
Lead bid closes on small to medium sized projects.
Lead conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics benchmarking and historical data.
Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on smallsized CM projects.
Analyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost engineering quality and availability of materials.
Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings.
Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation.
For small to medium sized projects lead project handover meetings and participate in project meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet established milestones.
Estimator Qualifications:
3 years of construction estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
Adaptable and ability to work in a fastpaced pressured environment while maintaining highquality standards and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and manage competing demands effectively.
Sound understanding of CCDC construction contracts and documents drawings specifications building practices and building codes.
Demonstrate a competitive passion and highperformance attitude.
Advanced knowledge of trade disciplines and the integration of Mechanical and Electrical systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting costing scheduling risk management and profitability.
Ability to provide mentorship guidance and encouragement to team members in their overall professional development and growth.
Sound judgement and decisionmaking skills to evaluate options assess risks and make timely decisions that support estimating objectives.
Ability to work collaboratively with preconstruction and project teams subtrades and stakeholders to achieve estimating and project goals.
Training
Gold Seal certification required training to achieve designation
Procore training modules applicable to Estimating role
Suggested training offered through industry associations and educational institutions:
o Supervisory and Management Skills
o Communications Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
o Construction Industry Ethics
o Construction Risk: Identify Analyze Mitigate
Ongoing:
o Leadership
o Mentorship
o Coaching
Succession Plan
Working towards Senior Estimator role managing larger project estimates and building upon leadership and mentorship skills.
Estimator Salary:
$80000 $105000 annual discretional bonus medical benefits health & wellness programs learning & development opportunities for professional growth project stability and diversity
Estimator Similar Job Titles:
Junior Estimator
Cost Estimator
Construction Estimator
Senior Estimator
Preconstruction
Interested
Apply below
Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those shortlisted we be contacted.
General Contractor
Commercial Construction
New Build &Tennant Improvement
Victoria BC
$80000 $105000
Estimator Duties & Responsibilities:
Determining the scope of work using the tender documents to establish what divisions of work are required and build the requirements in the invitation to bid software.
Establish and maintain good relationships with subtrades to show the market that company appreciates their efforts wants to secure work with them and help them be profitable and successful.
Undertake full measured quantities / take offs and understand the nuances between the various divisional scopes to build an estimate with accurate splits.
Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
Estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements labour and equipment including productivities material etc.
Analyze potential strategies advantages and innovations for the project that help provide a more competitive bid.
Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values and update the database accordingly.
Analyze subcontractor lead letters and bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included.
Attend site visits to help understand and verify project requirements.
Lead bid closes on small to medium sized projects.
Lead conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics benchmarking and historical data.
Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on smallsized CM projects.
Analyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost engineering quality and availability of materials.
Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings.
Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation.
For small to medium sized projects lead project handover meetings and participate in project meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet established milestones.
Estimator Qualifications:
3 years of construction estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
Adaptable and ability to work in a fastpaced pressured environment while maintaining highquality standards and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and manage competing demands effectively.
Sound understanding of CCDC construction contracts and documents drawings specifications building practices and building codes.
Demonstrate a competitive passion and highperformance attitude.
Advanced knowledge of trade disciplines and the integration of Mechanical and Electrical systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting costing scheduling risk management and profitability.
Ability to provide mentorship guidance and encouragement to team members in their overall professional development and growth.
Sound judgement and decisionmaking skills to evaluate options assess risks and make timely decisions that support estimating objectives.
Ability to work collaboratively with preconstruction and project teams subtrades and stakeholders to achieve estimating and project goals.
Training
Gold Seal certification required training to achieve designation
Procore training modules applicable to Estimating role
Suggested training offered through industry associations and educational institutions:
o Supervisory and Management Skills
o Communications Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
o Construction Industry Ethics
o Construction Risk: Identify Analyze Mitigate
Ongoing:
o Leadership
o Mentorship
o Coaching
Succession Plan
Working towards Senior Estimator role managing larger project estimates and building upon leadership and mentorship skills.
Estimator Salary:
$80000 $105000 annual discretional bonus medical benefits health & wellness programs learning & development opportunities for professional growth project stability and diversity
Estimator Similar Job Titles:
Junior Estimator
Cost Estimator
Construction Estimator
Senior Estimator
Preconstruction
Interested
Apply below
Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those shortlisted we be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in this job posting.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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