Estimator

2 days ago

Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Fero International Inc. Full time

Position Overview:

The Estimator plays a crucial role in managing and obtaining quotes for a job, building, and enhancing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The focus is to work closely with Sales for the build-up of costs, including labour and materials, budgets and tender preparation, risk analysis, in coordination with Subcontractors, Suppliers, Project Managers, Production, and Clients. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, knowledge and experience with basic estimating programs and proficiently interpret architectural, structural and mechanical drawings as well as project specifications. They must possess the ability to apply these details to our material estimates accurately and present the estimates directly to the Director of Estimating.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Assess tenders, conduct negotiations, and recommend award of sub-trades.
  • Make a directory of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Work hand in hand with engineers, contractors, and sub-trades.
  • Participate in the identification and pursuit of prospective projects.
  • Review technical Specifications and Drawings for pricing and scope review.
  • Maintain and complete tender processes, including administrative tasks.
  • Continuously update unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts with the Director of Estimating.
  • Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs.
  • Effectively determine the bid strategies required for the company to be successful.
  • Review the entire bid (with the Director), from the concept to completion of the tender.
  • Identify the true cost of items (labour, material and equipment etc.) at every stage of the process.
  • Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Fero Code of Business Conduct.
  • Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • 5-8 years experience estimating in the ICI industry, modular experience is considered and asset.
  • Extensive knowledge of construction, experience with building codes, applicable federal and provincial regulations.
  • Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems is essential.
  • Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: ability to create and maintain strong relationships, strong communication skills, and attention to detail; as well as the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations within a team
  • Technical aptitude, ability to read drawings with knowledge of MS Office applications including SharePoint, Excel, and Word.

Competencies for Success:

  • Relationship Management: ability to build relationships at all levels, and across teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self-awareness.
  • Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes.
  • Strategic Orientation: Business acumen and ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit and drive toward being a sustainable organization. Able to anticipate emerging issues or outcomes based on experience and critical thinking.
  • Risk Orientation - Assessment and Mitigation Skills: demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complements business performance. Is curious and innovative.

What We Offer:

Fero provides career opportunities with continuous learning and growth in parallel with competitive compensation, benefits and value offerings that support the wellbeing of our team members.

Fero International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to ensuring an environment free from discrimination, in accordance with all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
, and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process, please advise your recruiter contact.

How to apply:

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that only candidates selected will be contacted for the next steps.

Thank you for considering a career with Fero.

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