Construction Estimator

7 months ago


Vaughan, Canada J Dass Developments Full time

**J Dass Developments **is a family-owned business operating in Greater Toronto Area. We are driven by our most important asset - our people. Our dynamic team thrives on industry disruption and works together to find innovative solutions to everyday challenges. Integrity, accountability, and humility define our character and teamwork is our keystone.

**Construction Estimator**

We are looking for a detail-oriented construction estimator to advise on the foreseeable cost of each of our major developments. To this end, the construction estimator should obtain all relevant project specifications, determine the most appropriate building materials, and secure favorable prices on all resources. You should also inspect trends in construction to determine whether your estimates are both reasonable and competitive.

To ensure success as a construction estimator, you should be able to translate project requirements into concrete figures with ease. A top-notch construction estimator will adhere to financial constraints without compromising on our high standards.

**Construction Estimator Responsibilities**:

- Collecting all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications.
- Studying documentation, meeting with clients, and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required.
- Deciding on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project.
- Obtaining multiple quotes for each of these and then selecting the most suitable offers.
- Negotiating with service providers to secure better prices.
- Outlining the work plan to gauge how much time will be needed to complete each development.
- Performing risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan.
- Accounting for the use of our resources, plus a reasonable profit margin to calculate an overarching price.
- Drafting proposals that detail envisaged materials, costs, and time frames.
- Must be able to do Physical on site take offs and measurements (MANDATORY REQUIREMENT)
- Must be able to do take offs for all materials and work off all types of construction activities.
- Signing off on invoices related to all work activity on each project site.

**Construction Estimator Requirements**:

- Degree in civil engineering, architecture, or similar.
- Qualification in project management is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrable experience as a construction estimator.
- Ability to forecast the cost of high-ticket projects, involved building developments.
- Knowledge of relevant technical and non-technical documents.
- Exceptional quantitative skills.
- Outstanding research and proposal writing skills.
- Ability to negotiate with seasoned Sales personnel.
- Dependable, conscientious, and well-spoken

, permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person 370 New Enterprise Way, Vaughan

Salary starting $50,000 annual (commensurate experience)

J_Dass


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