Senior Estimator

19 hours ago

Vaughan, York Region, Canada JDass Corp Full-time $90,000 - $130,000 Contract

Senior Estimator - Rebar

  • Oversee the estimating process for all project bids
  • Continuously hunt for new project opportunities, tenders and prequalifications
  • Work closely with administrative staff to manage the trade invitation process
  • Work with administrative staff to manage a data base to measure wins/losses and to track performance
  • Work closely with senior company leadership to prioritize opportunities and tenders
  • Analyze project plans and specs and coordinate with project team to confirm full scope
  • Establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on best practices and analysis
  • Identify risks and how to mitigate
  • Liase with various teams to ensure adherence to project scope and delivery timelines
  • Review estimates from contracted estimators to ensure adherence to scope and check for potential mistakes
  • Build estimates and ensure accurate quantity takeoffs
  • Perform follow-up calls and email
  • Manage project \"Hand off\" on all successful bids
  • Assist with project planning
  • Assist with estimating change orders and change directives

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Oversee the estimating process for all project bids
  • Continuously hunt for new project opportunities, tenders and prequalifications
  • Work closely with administrative staff to manage the trade invitation process
  • Work with administrative staff to manage a data base to measure wins/losses and to track performance
  • Work closely with senior company leadership to prioritize opportunities and tenders
  • Analyze project plans and specs and coordinate with project team to confirm full scope
  • Establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on best practices and analysis
  • Identify risks and how to mitigate
  • Liase with various teams to ensure adherence to project scope and delivery timelines
  • Review estimates from contracted estimators to ensure adherence to scope and check for potential mistakes
  • Build estimates and ensure accurate quantity takeoffs
  • Perform follow-up calls and email
  • Manage project \"Hand off\" on all successful bids
  • Assist with project planning
  • Assist with estimating change orders and change directives

Requirements

  • Post secondary education
  • Minimum 5 years of rebar estimating experience
  • Expert ability to read and understand construction drawings and addenda
  • Proven level of knowledge with estimating systems, bid preparation and execution
  • Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) and Blue Beam
  • Experience with ASA estimating software is preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly organized and focused