Construction Estimator

7 days ago

Vaughan, Canada Anacond Contracting Inc. Full time

**Roles and Responsibilities**

  • Support the overall estimate and RFP process.
  • Obtain all necessary construction documents per the request for proposal (RFP).
  • Study the construction documents and discuss issues with subcontractors to accumulate and issue the client with pre-bid RFI’s.
  • Prepare accurate descopes and validate revisions, changes, and additions to the request for proposal with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Understand and qualify all trade proposals for the best approach and value for the project
  • Helps to creates the complete bid package in a timely manner as to hold a bid review meeting with the selected construction team. This not only includes the estimate but also the written proposal package and preliminary project schedule.
  • Discusses the complete project in detail to the selected construction team during the bid review meeting and to explain all related costs.
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, sub-contractors, and design professionals to discuss the possibility of construction challenges.
  • Interpret and explain plans to the selected construction team.
  • Able to select the proper subcontractors and vendors for each particular project estimate.
  • Study job specifications and construction documents to determine appropriate construction methods.
  • Evaluate construction methods and determine the cost-effectiveness of plans.
  • Help to create a complete and accurate estimate for each project.

**Qualifications and Experience**

  • Understand the reading and interpretation of drawings and specifications.
  • Experience and familiarity with the construction industry (Institutional ICI work, office buildings, community centers, libraries, long term care facilities)
  • Clear and fluent knowledge of computers and experience working with spreadsheets.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Graduate from recognized engineering, architectural or construction management program is an asset.
  • Related construction experience is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), estimating software (Planswift) and AutoCAD/On-Screen Takeoff Required experience,

**Work Environment**

  • Ability to work in an office and in the field in a fast-paced environment with variable working hours.
  • Ability to speak and understand English proficiently
  • Enjoy various challenges with a multi-tasked position from sales through to the completion of a building project.

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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