Estimator
5 months ago
“We make it here.”
Vesta Design + Fabrication Centre offers complete renovation project management services in addition to fabrication and installation of natural and engineered stone and custom-built millwork/cabinetry for projects across the National Capital Region. We are one of only 4 companies in Canada accredited by the Natural Stone Institute. We’ve been in business in the national capital region for nearly 40 years. Our culture is inspired by our history and values, we are a collaborative solution-oriented environment, committed to our mission of being Ottawa’s premier destination for all things home renovation.
**Job description - Estimator**
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate estimates for both small and large sized projects. Estimator will be required to analyze information, specifications, proposals, and important metrics, to provide quantity take-off and accurate costing. The estimating process includes reading drawings, quantity take-off, analyzing company’s data, writing proposals, and obtaining costs for materials.
**Duties (include but are not limited to)**:
- Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine, and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards, and conduct negotiations.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Prepare and submit Purchase Orders to the qualified suppliers.
- Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Manage and coordinate construction projects and prepare construction progress schedules.
- Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements, setting priorities.
- Prepare budgets by studying plans, updating specifications, identifying, and projecting costs for each elevation.
- Create estimates by considering material costs and the complexity of the project.
- Be resourceful to meet client budgets where possible (suggest other materials or subcontractors).
- Maintain master price list by updating information.
- Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Discuss plans and specifications of job with Manager.
- Obtain consultants, plans, drawings and or subcontractors as needed in order to create an estimate.
- Must be able to use various software as well as historical data to build estimates.
- Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
- Maintain continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Assist in reducing company costs without jeopardizing time and quality.
- Visit construction sites and speak with customers to learn about the scope of future projects.
**Requirements**:
- 2-3 years Estimating experience
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Extensive understanding of construction methods and materials.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, work independently.
- Pay attention to variety of complex details.
- Developing budgets
- Analyzing information
- Vendor relationships
- Reporting skills
- Decision making
- Teamwork
- Documentation skills
- Quality focused
- Detail focused
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucester, ON K1B 4V7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Estimating: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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