Estimator/project Coordinator

**Subsidiary**:Miller Paving Limited

Location: Barrie, ON

**What Does an Estimator/Project Coordinator Do?**:
The Estimator / Project Coordinator will report to the General Manager and is responsible for the preparation of cost estimates for conventionally bid projects. This role includes project coordination functions for MTO and municipal asphalt paving projects.

**As an Estimator/Project Coordinator, You Will**:

- Accurately interpret project drawings, specifications, supplier and subcontractor quotes, proposals, and other documentation
- Take-off of quantities from project drawings and specifications
- Prepare detailed estimates from first principals using cost history and past experience using existing estimating software systems in accordance with estimating policy, procedures and good practice
- Prepare and distribute RFQ’s and solicit quotations and proposals from suppliers and subcontractors
- Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers and subcontractors
- Attend site visits, pre-bid and pre-award meetings as required
- Advise changes in subcontractor and supplier information
- Review, analyze and check for completeness of bid documents
- Assist with tender closing and delivery of tenders
- Prepare post-bid analysis and tender results
- Act as a key contact between Company and Customer
- Develop and monitor the project schedule and budget
- Coordinate and ensure compliance of all applicable Quality Control/Quality Assurance requirements
- Ensure all scope and contract extras are approved by the customer
- Handle change orders, including negotiating, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impacts, and preparation of claims
- Provide performance status reports regarding cost forecasts, schedule, and safety
- Understand and enforce contractual responsibilities, contract documents and resolving disputes
- Prepare/verify progress billings to owner and from subcontractors, and monitoring progress
- Liaise with authorities and regulatory agencies
- Ensure compliance with quality control plan
- Prepare and deliver presentations to the client as required

**What You'll Bring**:

- Technical College degree/diploma in Civil Engineering, Technologist or equivalent
- Minimum 3-5 years related experience
- Sound experience in obtaining scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors, submitting tenders, and closing bids
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and calculate precise quantities and estimates
- Knowledge of cost control techniques and material pricing
- Effective written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Computer skills using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Heavy Bid estimating software, or equivalent systems
- Valid Class G License and clean drivers abstract
- Deadline driven with strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Solid team player with positive attitude
- Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture._