Estimator

Green Infrastructure Partners•Hamilton, ON

24d•CA$75,000 - CA$125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! Hamilton, ON SUMMARY Reporting to the Regional Director, Hamilton, you will prepare detailed cost estimates using estimating software of the full project scope including labour, equipment, raw materials, purchased equipment and subcontractors. Tender closings are to meet all submission deadlines.

Requirements

University Degree – Civil Engineering or College Graduate – Civil Technology preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
Experience using a commercial bidding platform (InEight Estimate preferable)
Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works.
Thorough understanding of OPSS and CDED.
Computer proficiency – proficiency in an estimating package is a must; proficiency in MS Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) would be an asset.
Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.

Responsibilities

Accurately interpret tender drawings and specifications.
Perform quantity take-offs from tender drawings.
Consistently and accurately formulate all tender costs—labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs—for quotation submission.
Close tenders—including tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews and analysis.
Accountable for accuracy of tender submissions.
Prepares bid bond and insurance request forms.
Maintain files and correspondence on active tenders.
Customer follow-up on submitted tenders/proposals.
Cost out potential scope of work changes/additional cost/claims situations.
Monitor active projects and provide job cost evaluation to management.
Provide technical support to field staff.
Prepare initial project schedule for handoff to field staff.
Communicate with field staff and Clients.
Assist in maintenance of estimating department policies, procedures and standards.
Mentorship of junior employees.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.