Estimator - Construction

7 months ago

Hamilton, Canada MaxPeopleHR Full time

**About our Client**

DeFaveri Construction is a trusted and highly respected construction company with over four decades of experience. Their services have grown and expanded to include General Contracting, Construction Management, Bulk Excavation through to and not limited to Site Services, Concrete and Masonry. DeFaveri has continued to strive and adapt to meet client expectations. Clients return to DeFaveri for its consistent and practical approach to project delivery, regardless of the contract model or service required.

With an integrated system valued approach and project delivery, DeFaveri’s most valuable resources have always been its professional team from architectural technologists, estimators, engineers, project managers, staff, and those with the boots in the field. Where other contracting companies struggle with corporate branding, DeFaveri has learned what brands a corporation is through the reward and recognition of its employees.

A career at DeFaveri Construction provides an opportunity to work with a team of passionate, and dedicated employees and a supportive leadership team who believe that the success of its employees is the success of the company, period.

**The Opportunity**

The Estimator will be responsible for the preparation of estimates for multiple ICI construction projects in the general contracting division and prepare take-offs and estimates of probable costs to contribute to the teams’ sales and profit target objectives. To ensure success the Estimator will have the personality and necessary skills to work with diverse groups including clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, and maintain these working relationships.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Under the direction of the President and the Senior Estimating team, calculate quantity takeoffs, material price lists, labour, and equipment costs, etc.
- Prepare budget and firm price estimates and detailed specifications on construction work for the client.
- Work in the office and occasionally spend time on construction sites reviewing projects to price, progress objectives.
- Obtain price estimates from vendors and subcontractors; negotiate and solicit bid prices
- Ensure that price quotes are prepared for and received by potential customers.
- Update takeoffs for changes in drawings, addendum, or other job specifications; report changes to the President
- Organize drawings and all other job documentation, both electronically and paper copy
- Maintain job files, responsible for the proper filing system.
- Exercise strong focus to meet deadlines, strong attention to detail, strong organization skills and problem-solving aptitude.

**Performance Requirements include**:

- Maintains a network of effective relationships and coordinates closely with Vice-Presidents, Project Coordinators, Customers, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, and other Staff.
- Ensures that Estimating assumptions include provisions for a safe working environment.

**Requirements**:
**What we require**:

- University Degree or Diploma in Construction Estimating, Engineering Technology (CET), Construction management or a related discipline is preferred.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of estimating experience in the construction industry including, obtaining drawings, electronic files, and all other documentation required to prepare project takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Ability to read blueprints, field drawings and plans and have an understanding of means and methods of construction.
- The Estimator must have the personality and necessary skills to work with diverse groups including clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, and maintain these working relationships.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel and the ability to learn and utilize new construction and estimating software programs
- Valid driver’s licence in good standing

**Benefits**

**What DeFaveri Offers**
- Over 40 years in business and continues to grow
- Competitive compensation
- Outstanding Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Competitive RRSP contributions
- Career Development and Growth Opportunities

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in MaxPeople but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.

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