Job Description
Our client is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our Vaughan based team as a Project Estimator. This is an opportunity to join a company with over 25 years of construction experience. Reporting to the Chief Estimator you will be responsible for all aspects of tendering a project. Travel throughout the GTA area may be required.
About the Role
• Visit pretender site meetings and site investigations
• Perform quantity / material take-offs
• Checking estimates for accuracy and errors
• Solicit subtrade pricing
• Budgeting and cost control
• Evaluating subtrade quotations during tendering
• Finalization of tender forms for submittal
• Analysis and summarizing successful and unsuccessful tenders
• Submittal of bonding and insurance requirements
• Communicate with Owners and Consultants
• Assess and evaluate risks of each tendered project
• Update and Coordinate Request for Tender and Quotation documents with subtrades
• Ability to develop preliminary construction scheduled using MS Project
Skills and Experience
• 8 to 10 years experience working as a Project Estimator
• Post-secondary education in a construction related program
• Professional attitude
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Highly organized
• Great attention to detail
• Solid computer skills in particular MS Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours as required