The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, results-driven individual with leadership capability and the desire to seek continuous improvement in corporate systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze architectural drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates, bonding, insurance, e
- Prepare detailed and accurate material, labour, equipment, subcontracts, construction facilities, estimates
- Foster relationships with architects, owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
- Attend on-site, pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
- Reviewing and familiarize with design intent and construction methods
- Reviewing drawings and specifications, and identifying areas of concern and importance
- Prepare project bid status reports and insure compliance with all specifications and contract State of Work and Bid Invitations
- Prepare scope specifications and requirements, prepare and input project schedules, perform quantity take-offs, prepare cost summary
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the projec
- Researching historical and current market pricing for budget and tender updates
- Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figure
- Other duties and special projects as required
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years estimating experience in the new building construction industry, preferably in the glazing industry
- Post-secondary, technical education or similar in a construction or industry-related program
- Advanced project estimator skills that include being conversant in construction nomenclature to effectively communicate with decision makers, engineers, product manager, project manager, engineers and vendors
- Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing
- Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand architectural drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems,
- Ability to read, understand and organize construction plans and specifications
- Ability to work independently and with minimal structure while exercising great judgment
- Strong ability to prioritize, multitask and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Field construction experience is highly desirable, but not required
- Knowledge of BC building codes and standards
- AutoCAD experience an asset
- Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite