Senior Estimator - Buildings

• This is a full-time on-site position in our Mississauga, Ontario office;
• Responsible for preparing Estimates for Design-Build and for CM projects. This will include all ‘soft’ budget elements including commentary, assumptions lists, presentation materials etc., as required;
• Lead on hard bid pursuits;
• Study plans and specifications;
• Interpret the technical specifications of the tender documents;
• Analyze and prepare tender documents;
• Discuss the working methods to be applied, parts of the work to be subcontracted, risks and constraints of the
• call for tenders;
• Perform quantity calculations;
• Evaluate the costs of materials, labor, and necessary equipment;
• Find prices from subcontractors and suppliers;
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to confirm pricing, coverage, and cover scope gaps;
• Participate in mandatory visits and / or client meetings for relevant information;
• Prepare the review of proposals and ensure that the scope of work is complete;
• Conduct site visits, review and approve the preparation of drawings, specifications and other design documents and ensure integration between all disciplines;
• Communicating with vendors to obtain bids for materials and services needed for construction projects;
• Pre-qualifies new vendors for potential use;
• Creates and issues tenders for sub-contracting pricing;
• Reviewing bids from vendors to ensure compliance with contract requirements;
• Maintains a costing database for future budgeting and estimates;
• Participates in the identification of project risks, mitigating company exposure to them effectively;
• Develop and consider the project schedule as well as construction challenges in all estimates;
• Proactively follows up on RFIs and maintains information. 

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the role of Construction Estimator within a General Contracting (GC) and/or Design-Build GC firm having been the sole or lead Estimator with a clear track record of successfully won projects.
• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Bilingual (an asset), but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required.
• Ability to obtain Secret-level security and Reliability status.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, estimating, drawings and specifications, building material and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Working knowledge of Site Development, Building Envelope and M&E Systems for ICI facilities.
• Proficiency in the use of estimating software.
• Ability to breakdown a project to elemental scopes of work with both complete sets of project documentation as well as from preliminary conceptual designs.
• Ability to provide confident and personable service to clients and sub-contractors.
• Ability to work on multiple estimates of varying size and complexity simultaneously.
• Ability to estimate high level budgets as well as detailed line-item estimates.
• Ability to communicate with Project Managers effectively and Site Superintendents to verify scope capture and project plan of the estimate.
• Ability to communicate with engineers effectively and architects to ensure all scopes of work are considered.
• Has successfully estimated completed projects ranging in cost from $10 million to $300 million.
• Depth of experience with ICI type facilities ground up including site development.
• Simultaneous management of multiple estimates of varying size and complexity.
• Able to estimate high-level budgets as well as detailed line-item estimates.
• Able to instigate action from Sub-Trades and Vendors/Suppliers.
• Highly competent and effective negotiator.
• Possesses effective writing and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience supporting projects using Construction Management, Cost Plus, Stipulated Sum, and Design-Build delivery methods.
• PQS / CEC designation, or working towards it, is considered an asset.
• Gold Seal Certification or working towards it, is considered an asset.

• Autonomy; 
• Attention to details; 
• Dynamic and organized; 
• Ability to work in a team; 
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; 
• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills. 

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation; 
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry; 
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine); 
• Training and development programs; 
• Employee assistance program; 
• Active social club and health and wellness committee; 
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment; 
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done; 
• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.