Estimator

4 months ago


Gloucester, Canada JP Gravel Construction Inc. Full time

We are looking for a reliable Estimator to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring successful bidding in order to win projects. You will proactively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received and work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to turnover in a timely fashion.

**Relentlessly Proactive**

At JP Gravel Construction Inc., our business strategy is to be the most proactive General Contractor in the Ottawa area. Therefore, we hold every employee to the standard of being “Relentlessly Proactive” and we expect this behaviour to drive every activity. The Estimator must also have the sense of urgency.

**Responsibilities**
- **Bid Administration**
- Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction
- Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
- Prepares subcontractors bid packages
- Transmits addenda, clarifications and other bid information to subcontractors
- Ensures that we have proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
- Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
- Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
- Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline - no exceptions
- Enters all relevant information into Sage
- **Project Knowledge**
- Reviews bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow up questions on every bid
- Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trade assigned
- Develops RFI’s and clarifications and ensures adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
- Performs comprehensive “bid day” analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
- Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project
- Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
- Minimizes exclusions by “doing your homework”
- **Follow up & closing**
- Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets
- Knows Architects, Construction Managers, and Property Managers Etc.
- **Project Turnover**
- Properly turns over bid documents and sub information to Project Management in a timely manner.
- Reviews drawings with Project Manager and highlights areas of concern
- Review job costs with Project Manager
- **Subcontractor Management**
- Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors
- Holds subcontractors to JP Gravel Construction Inc. standards
- **Build Long Term Relationships**
- Handle all subcontractors’ interactions in a manner designed to build long term relationships
- Develops personal/social relationships with selective subcontractors
- Develops & maintains Client Relationships
- **Operates as ONE Team**
- Builds strong win-win relationships with other departments within JP Gravel Construction Inc.
- **Goes the Extra Mile**
- Does whatever it takes to ensure that JP Gravel Construction Inc. bids and proposals are competitive and have the greatest chance of winning. This may require the employee to arrive early, stay late, or perform tasks not specifically outlined in the job description.
- Double-checks all critical work deliverables to minimize mistakes
- **Never Stops Improving**
- Initiates personal development programs to build professional and managerial skills
- Reads local business and relevant construction trade publications
- Initiates suggestions for company-wide process improvements
- Researches and maintains searches on bidding websites
- Never stops improving cost of labour, cost of materials, cost of equipment
- **Take Ownership**
- Completes all activities with a pride of ownership “as if it was your name on the door”
- Participates in companywide events such as meetings, socials etc.

**Requirements**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must know Microsoft Office products including: Word, Excel
- Must be self-motivated and punctual
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally
- Prior estimating and commercial construction knowledge required

**Salary**: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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