Highrise Drywall Estimator

**Who We Are**:
Maple Drywall Inc is a family-owned large scale drywall company with 45 years of experience within the construction industry. We specialize in insulation, drywall and steel framing. Our company has always set high standards for itself in providing excellent customer service along with delivering top quality materials to meet our client’s needs and satisfaction.

**Job Summary**:
Currently we are seeking an experienced and independent Commercial Drywall Estimator to join the Maple Drywall team. The individual will report directly to the Owner/Director of the High-rise department. The Estimator is responsible for the preparation of quotes, project quantity take-offs, monitor progress, and liaise between builders, trades, suppliers and internal staff.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Filter all incoming tenders in an organized manner, ensuring accurate and timely delivery
- Takeoff, price, and produce quotation for commercial drywall projects based on tender package and projected material, labour, & subcontractor rates
- Obtain project specific quotes from suppliers (i.e. PC350, fire spray, spray foam, plywood, access panels, specialty ceilings, etc.)
- Partake in tender prequalification/scope review meetings with builders and clients
- Review all contracts, identify all contract inclusions and exclusions
- Prepare all pre-mobilization duties, including but not limited to: organizing start-up meetings, printing drawings and documents, thoroughly reviewing all scope of work and budgets with site foremen & supervisors, set up billing schedule, ordering shop drawings, and preparing material submittals
- Work directly with site foremen and supervisors throughout the project, assisting site staff with any questions or issues and verify that all budgets are met
- Attend site meetings, inspections, and routine visits to sites
- Ensure all extras, changes, & site conditions etc. are correctly identified and accounted for via extra to contract quote/change order/purchase order
- Review and approve weekly time cards, resolve any discrepancies with foremen and workers, and organize all data for entry by payroll administrator
- Review and update monthly progress billing and statutory declaration, made ready for invoicing by A/R department
- Review, and approve incoming invoices (i.e. subcontractors, engineering, waste bins, lifts & scaffolding, etc.), ready for payment by A/P department. Produce and update budgets accordingly
- Assist material order department for any specialty orders, ensuring that the correct material & quantities are ordered (or pre-ordered if applicable), from the correct vendors and rates
- Review and update estimated vs actual costs throughout the project. Refine, update, and improve pricing methods for future bids
- Prepare project closeout documents/warranties/publish substantial performance (if req.) for submittal

**Qualification Requirements**:

- Must be familiar with CCDC / CCA documents and supplementary items
- Degree in STEM or related construction field
- Valid G License and access to personal vehicle
- Computer proficiency with various software including OST, PlanSwift, WinBid, Plexxis ERP, and MS Office
- 3 - 5 years of prior Estimating experience in the construction field

**Preferred**:

- PMP / CCET / PQS / CEC or relevant designation
- PPE (boots, hard hat, vests, etc.)
- Certification in Supervision, Fall Protection, Traffic Control, Confined Space, and WHMIS

**Salary**: $39,535.62-$97,607.30 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Construction: 1 year (preferred)
- Estimating: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location