Hardscape Junior Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Junior Estimator to join our team at Higgins Hardscape. The Estimator will be responsible for accurately estimating the costs of hardscape projects and providing detailed proposals to clients. This role requires strong analytical skills, project management expertise, and the ability to negotiate effectively.

**Duties**:

- Conduct thorough analysis of project plans, specifications, and requirements
- Estimating cost of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
- Accurately interpreting detailed technical specifications for bid documents.
- Full quantity take-offs, ensuring timely and accurate estimates, proposals and bid documents.
- Adhering to the tendering process and setting up cost monitoring reporting systems and procedures.
- Gathering quotes from various subcontractors and suppliers and implementing them into bids.
- Collaboratively completing the full-cycle bid process.
- Serving as the primary point of contact to clients during the entire bidding process.
- Assembling all elements of an estimate including a lead sheet to summarize all the elements.
- Debriefing with the Chief Estimator after award of contract/job to discuss quoted material.
- Participating in presentation of estimates/proposals to senior management.
- Preparing change orders as required.
- Ensuring compliance with all client requirements, processes, and metrics.
- Communicating all customer requests and needs to appropriate team members.
- Participating in project development activities including scope definition and clarification, pre-construction planning, control estimate development.
- Follow awarded contracts, estimate extra work and change orders.
- Negotiate and award contracts.
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project.
- Contract administer the projects; including purchase orders, tracking project costs, attending site meetings, ordering materials, client invoicing, dispute resolution, and other related project management tasks.
- During project construction; liaise, consult and communicate with Site Supervisors for cost maintenance and future pricing; provide pricing and cost assistance for requested potential changes in scope.

**Requirements**:

- Must be proficent in Auto CAD and Dynascape.
- Must be able to read grading plans.
- Proven experience in construction estimating.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and techniques, drawing reading.
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred)
- Valid driver's license.

Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waterdown, ON