Job DescriptionPosition SummaryAs the Lead Estimator, you are responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for construction projects within the Industrial, Commercial and Retail construction industry.
Key Duties and 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
Knowledge & Skills- 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
This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $75,00 - $100,000 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate's competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.
