Construction Project Estimator

BGIS•Stouffville, ON

1d•CA$75,000 - CA$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Lead Estimator, you are responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for construction projects within the Industrial, Commercial and Retail construction industry. Facility Maintenance & Construction (div. of BGIS Construction Services Ltd.) is a General Contractor that self performs Civil and Petroleum Construction across Canada. Our main focus is within but not limited to Industrial, Commercial, and Retail Construction.

Requirements

Computer Skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and MS Project)
Good Attitude, initiative, strong work ethic, attention to detail & outside the box thinking
Excellent communication and organizational Skills
Able to work effectively and accurately in a fast pace environment
A team player that can work both independently and as a team member
5 Years minimum experience in Estimating civil/heavy earthworks projects preferred
Previous experience estimating projects up to $5 million range
Strong Civil knowledge with experience in estimating, coordinating and management
Experience managing multiple Mid-size projects

Responsibilities

Send, receive, analyze, and organize drawings, master specifications, and tender information
Understand contractual terms and conditions during tender process
Provide clear quantity take offs and ensuring accuracy
Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labour costing
Prepare detailed estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
Advise on tendering procedures and conditions, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and contract negotiations
Maintain and improve company tendering processes
Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors and maintain relationship with subcontractors
Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Manage and co-ordinate construction projects, and prepare construction progress schedule
Ensures all scope and contract, change orders/extras are assembled, submitted and approved by the customer
Working with all the departments including but not limited to estimating, project management team, administrative, and service arm of the company
Travelling and sometimes staying Out of Town, depending on project location
Work with Procore Construction Management software on a daily basis
Work with various client project management and tendering systems