Construction Estimator

1 week ago

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada Prodigy Group Full time
About the Opportunity

Prodigy Group is seeking a highly skilled Construction Estimator to join our team. As a key member of our pre-construction team, you will be responsible for supporting and independently managing project bids and tenders. This role requires strong local industry-based experience and the ability to work effectively with our team to win project opportunities in various sectors of the industry.

About Prodigy Group

Prodigy Group is a North American Construction Management firm based in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Vancouver, Montreal, and Chicago. We specialize in Institutional, Retail, Hospitality, and Corporate construction, focusing on the North American market.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
  • Efficiently and effectively work with the estimating team to mentor and train less experienced team members.
  • Possess very strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Build effective relationships with specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support Prodigy Group's core values and meet or exceed the customer's expectations.
  • Research historical tendering and award data, compiling information requested in an organized and clear format for team reference.
  • Research and communicate data on construction industry labor and material cost trends.
  • Maintain and constantly update Tender/Supplier lists according to varying project and company requirements by sourcing and qualifying new subcontractors and suppliers, reviewing and communicating with Prodigy Group team at initial project tender invite and at project completion to determine strengths and weaknesses of each subcontractor/supplier, and organizing and updating the list to ensure each subcontractor/suppliers' details are noted for future reference.
  • Thoroughly review bid/RFP invitations, as well as public/private tender sites/forums, and clearly and accurately present information to Prodigy Group senior leadership team to confirm bid/proposal intent.
  • Ensure the flow of project information is properly maintained and documented.
  • Attend project sites for walk-throughs and meetings.
  • Manage and be responsible for the bid/proposal process and bid/proposal submission.
  • Possess a skilled ability and/or assist in preparing the creation of finely detailed Class D to A construction cost estimates. The expectation of a finely detailed Class D Estimate is to provide experience-based, unit rates (not lump sum costs per division) for each expected element, scope of work, etc. from a very preliminary schematic plan.
  • Continually refine the Class D Estimate as drawings and documents are further developed through to an Issued for Tender and Issued for Construction Set.
  • Ensure that the following are completed within a timely and efficient manner: 1) Drawings are fully coordinated. 2) Errors and/or omissions are identified. 3) Provides steps to rectifying. 4) Reviews and provides possible solutions to constructability challenges. 5) Coordinates and integrates site logistics and other conditions/elements. 6) Analyzes alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternatives as required. 7) Identifies risk issues and assesses and reports them in their order of magnitude.
  • Intimately, efficiently, and accurately manage the Tender and Bid process from start to finish, with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, consultants, Prodigy Group team members, and all other parties with invested interests.
  • Prepare estimate documentation, including but not limited to: 1) Project-specific tender bidder's list noting pre-qualified and/or appropriate subcontractors and suppliers. 2) Detailed, written scopes of work specific for each scope noting not only known inclusions and exclusions based on the project documents but also including for add all foreseeable unknowns and scope considerations not noted in the project documents. 3) Detailed bid forms with all Supplemental Conditions and/or Appendices accurately stipulated. 4) Completes and reviews all quantity take-offs. 5) Drawing and document logs. 6) Accurate and thorough bid analyses and contract award recommendations.
Requirements
  • The level of education required to perform the duties of this role is a Diploma of Collegial Studies.
  • The required job experience is a minimum of 5 years.
  • The preferred professional designations, accreditations, certifications, and/or licenses include CEC certified through Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveying and an Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural).
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience using MS Office Suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, ProCore, On-Screen Take-Off, and related estimating software.
  • Must have local experience in estimating interior renovation/fit-out and ground-up commercial construction as a general contractor and/or construction manager.
  • Retail, hospitality, institutional estimating experience will be a preferred, notable, additional asset.
  • Industrial and mid-high rise residential estimating experience will be considered a tertiary asset.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
  • Demonstrates an ability to work in teams and supports a strong team concept while also having the ability to be highly self-motivated and directed; ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Demonstrates an ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Possesses exceptionally strong, professional, positive, effective, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Possesses strong knowledge and demonstrates a fundamental understanding of: 1) All disciplines of construction documents (Architectural, Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil, and Landscaping, etc). 2) Construction science 3) Sequence of work 4) Construction Contracts and Construction Law 5) Construction Health & Safety, Ministry of Labour, Health Department, requirements 6) Ontario and other regional/provincial building codes
What's In It For You
  • Competitive Base Salary and Vacation
  • Yearly bonus structure
  • Employer-Paid Extended Health & Dental Benefits
  • Ongoing company social activities and celebrations

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