Construction Project Estimator
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Job Summary
Who We Are
BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6 500 globally we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients businesses. Globally we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30000 locations in North America Europe Middle East Australia and Asia. Further information is available at
SUMMARY
BGIS Construction Services is a Construction Management business within BGIS. We perform highly collaborative Construction Management services as the prime contractorwhere our client accounts need responsive accountable high-quality project delivery with multi-million-dollar project solutions.
The Construction Project Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for construction projects within the Industrial Commercial and Institutional construction industry.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare Detailed Cost Estimates for key construction projects.
- Elaborate consistent and reliable project costing templates by unit division or type.
- Coordinate a cost benchmarking process through the project bid process for all regions.
- Standardize price grid utilisation gather extensive pricing information for Construction Services & divisions.
- Supply consistent data training and support to the project managers in their estimation efforts and validate certain project estimations.
- Apply estimation expertise and tools to Change Orders Single Source bid GC unplanned work for better project value and control.
- Assess and challenge change orders and real market value with project managers and vendors.
- Support the bid leveling process by providing analysis scope review and trade/supplier follow up if needed
- Ultimately responsible for the quality & accuracy of estimating process and tools
- Makes sure that proposed project schedule makes sense & is clear.
- Makes sure that estimating software is utilized correctly.
- Makes necessary adjustment to optimize project estimating.
- Provides check on individual/discipline estimates.
- Maintains databases within estimating software & tools.
- Collaborate with project managers design / engineering team Clients and other stakeholders to create or refine divisional scopes of work
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Technical or bachelor diploma in engineering or construction or related experience.
- Minimum 5 years of construction/building project estimating experience.
- Construction job site experience is an asset.
- Proficient with Estimating software tools and MS Excel.
- Very good written and communication skills required.
- Strong client focus proactive and a desire to achieve results.
- Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to quality accuracy and details.
- Knowledge of Canadian Construction Documents Codes and standards.
At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds . We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us ataskHR. Upon request for accommodation we will consult with the applicant in question and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability.
This is a regular full-time position with a salary range of $73600 - $92000 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidates competencies including but not limited to experience education and performance related to this role.
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Sage
- Construction Management
- Paving
- Restoration
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
About Company
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. Offering a full range of facility and real estate management services, BGIS partners with clients globally to bring forward innovative solutions.
