Construction Estimator

3 days ago

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Westgate Landworks Inc. Full time

Westgate Landworks Inc., specializes in delivering high-quality outdoor contracting services to clients across the industrial and commercial sectors.

Our range of services is designed to cater to all exterior property needs, including landscaping, aquatic planting, fencing, irrigation, exterior masonry, paving, sodding, and grading.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow within our organization. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in construction estimating while working on a variety of projects.

The ideal candidate is required to have experience in estimating and possess relevant College/University Diploma or comparable. This estimator role is to analyze costs and prepare estimates for specific construction projects as an employee within Westgate Landworks Inc.

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of related experience is required
  • A bachelor's degree in mathematics, architecture, or a similar field is required
  • Productive time management, organizational skills
  • Able to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
  • Works well independently and as part of the project management team
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments and projects at once
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
  • Knowledge of software tools related to computer-aided design and drafting, construction estimation and takeoffs
  • Strong math skills including algebra, geometry, and basic arithmetic
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of on site order of construction & industry standards
  • Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects
  • Knowledge of the latest building codes
  • Close attention to detail
  • Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports

Responsibilities:

  • Perform project-specific quantity takeoffs for materials, labour and equipment
  • Works closely with Senior Estimator and General Manager
  • Obtain vendor, supplier and subcontractor pricing per project specifications and generate estimates
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, and drawings
  • Prepare cost analysis by capturing all material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs required
  • Follow up on all proposals or bid forms as required
  • Organize, plan and complete estimating work independently
  • Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting info
  • Participate in field visits and pre-tender meetings, working closely with site developers, architects and other professionals whenever necessary
  • Schedules meetings with clients and site managers as needed
  • Monitors construction processes and reports to General Manager
  • Navigates and understands building codes
  • Stays up to date with safety codes and improvements in construction

Expectations:

  • Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, drawings and specifications
  • Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
  • Establish and maintain tendering process and set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
  • Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
  • Network, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  • Manage and coordinate construction projects and prepare construction progress schedules.
  • Prepare cost, statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project
  • Monitor industry costs for materials and labour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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