Estimator

Work with a rapidly growing general contractor, design-builder and construction manager, that has earned a reputation for integrity and quality construction.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively as a key member of the firm's estimating team. Reporting to the Chief Estimator, the Construction Estimator is responsible for helping projects come to life by accurately estimating the overall costs of delivery. You’ll be involved in work procurement and pre- and post-contract award activities for complex projects in the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sector.

You’ll develop project estimates and budgets for clients by analyzing drawings, specifications, and obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors. When projects are complete, you’ll analyze and compare final costs to estimates, and prepare reports and recommendations to resolve concerns about budgets and materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the procurement strategy set forth by the Leadership Team

• Prepare tender packages and issue to sub-contractors, including the closing of sub-contractor proposals, bid analysis and summaries and recommendations based on scope, budget and schedule

• Participate, coordinate, and host site tours and visits

• Work with the Pre-Construction team to establish a scope of work prior to submitting a budget

• Assemble and respond to Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Quotations (RFQ), including preparing RFP/RFQ deliverables, i.e., bid forms, bonding forms, and insurance requirements, etc.…

• Prepare accurate and well-organized budgets, estimates, and proposals upon request of Clients, Engineers, and Architects

• Prepare conceptual estimates, fully design estimates and design build estimates

• Prepare all or parts of detailed quantity takeoffs including general requirements, internal labour hours and insurance requirements

• Prepare preliminary construction schedules for estimating purposes

• Establish and maintain a database of centralized labour and material unit pricing, trade partners, vendors, and subcontractors

• Asses potential project risks by reviewing drawings and specifications and making the senior team aware.

• Coordinate post-tender discussions and partake in negotiations

• Monitor and update project budgeting documents and issues addendums as needed

• Work with and resolve concerns raised by field staff related to budgets and materials, and ensure project managers and field staff have the proper documentation and direction related to projects

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of experience in an estimating role with a General Contractor or Design/Build Firm

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Effective organizational skills and strong work ethic

• Design/Build and concept drawing estimating experience

• Estimating projects from $500,000 to $40 million range

• Experience estimating projects in the industrial, commercial, institutional sectors. Your initial focus will be tenant improvements, interior construction and renovations. But commercial/industrial shell building construction and mid-rise construction estimating experience are required.

• Good understanding of various contract types, (CCDC 14, CCDC 2 and CCDC 5a & 5b)

• Good understanding in sub-contractor contracts (CCA 1)

• Strong computer skills in using Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Project, Power Point)

• Strong computer skills and experience using take-off software e.g., On Center, Blue Beam.

• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Gold Seal Certificate (GSC) or Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) designation is not required but considered an asset

About Harbinger Network Inc:

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada. To apply for the position of Construction Estimator - Masonry in confidence, please submit your resume to:

Ramya Narayanan, Senior Client Development Executive
Contact phone number: 905-257-9691 Ext 109
Contact email address: ramya@harbingernetwork.ca
To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691.