Construction Estimator

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Michael Page Full time

About Our Client

Michael Page is a leading recruitment agency, providing expert employment solutions to businesses and job seekers across various sectors.

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our client's team in Ottawa. The successful candidate will work alongside the Chief Estimator to manage multiple tenders, preparing estimates and closing projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

- Review drawings and specifications, identifying divisions of work and ensuring accuracy.
- Study plans and specifications, clarifying location and document discrepancies, and confirming site visits as necessary.
- Organize plans and specifications for display, distribution, and posting on our website.
- Complete pre-bid forms, set up summary sheets, and prepare sub-trade request lists for estimating assistants.
- Fill out bonding and insurance requests, submit proposals, and prepare sub-trade request lists for distribution.
- Solicit bidders, prepare sub-trade request lists for distribution, and note special trades to be personally contacted.
- List special materials, call for prices, and deal with RFI's internally and from sub-trades, logging them accurately.
- Possess a good understanding of division 2 (30) and division 3 scope of work and estimating, as well as the ability to read and understand soils and designated substance reports.
- Conduct cut and fill take-offs, excavation backfill, site servicing, formwork, and concrete quantities, and perform unit-rate tenders and direct relation take-offs proficiently.
- Attend site visits, take pictures, notes, and interact with owners and consultants effectively.
- Build preliminary tender schedules based on major and long delivery dates, reviewing them with the construction department.
- Prepare closing sheets, identify risks or opportunity avenues, and prepare tender forms in advance.
- Close divisions or more during tenders and perform Class D, C, B, and A budgets, interacting with clients.
- Ensure compliance with applicable human rights legislation and promote diversity within the organization.

Requirements

- Proven ability to diagnose, analyze, and develop solutions to complex issues
- Analytical and strong problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize various asks with conflicting deadlines
- Engineering or construction management degree, technical college diploma, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience
- At least 4+ years of preconstruction/estimating experience on large-scale projects (preferably ICI focus)
- Proven experience estimating on multiple high-value projects
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel and Project
- Ability to successfully manage a tender call
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), industry practices, estimating/budgeting, scheduling, and safety requirements

What We Offer

A competitive salary of up to $140,000 (dependent upon experience)
- Excellent bonus/profit share scheme
- RRSP matching
- Health/dental benefits



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