Estimator Construction

Rate TBD

Location Etobicoke, ON Canada (On-site)

Type of project Business consulting & Finance, Specialized Help Cost Reduction, Engineering

Duration contract ongoing

Education required College/University

Years of experience 2 - 5 years

Type of employment N/A

Area of Specialization Engineering

Languages required N/A

Workhoppers Home Etobicoke ON

Description

Job Description

We are looking to grow our construction team! We are looking for an experienced Estimator for ICI Construction to join our Estimating Department.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

- Responsible for the tender/quotation process, generating tender bids, and providing timely follow-up;
- Efficiently and timely process quotes request received via any communication means, including RFQs, RFPs and RFIs;
- Manage and search public tender directories to identify potential jobs within the Company's scope;
- Review construction drawings, plans and specifications and identify and review scope of work;
- Review, understand and make recommendations regarding contract agreements including CCDC standards;
- Attend site meetings, project meetings, and site inspections as required;
- Develop and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships and procure quotations during bid process;
- Screen and qualify new subcontractors and vendors of all trades and types as jobs require;
- Budget development, preparation and review; including subcontractor and vendor agreements;
- Facilitate handoff of project information including budgets, scopes of works etc. to project management teams;
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients throughout tender/bid/quotation processes;
- Develop and maintain construction estimation software and develop new construction bid management processes.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL SKILLS:

- Proficient knowledge of construction methods, systems and materials, specific to ICI construction;
- Previous experience with ICI construction for property management clients is an asset;
- Practical understanding of the analysis of construction drawings, tenders and RFP/RFQs;
- Ability to understand and interpret contract documents, shop drawings, and specifications. Be familiar with subcontractors contracts including scopes of work, exclusions, clauses, and limitations;
- Familiarity of construction law, the Construction Lien Act, and CCDC contract documents an asset;
- Previous experience in deploying, setting up and using construction bid management software an asset;
- Ability to proficiently use e-mail, Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Project to communicate information effectively to management team, subcontractors and clients

REQUIREMENTS

- 3-5 years experience in ICI construction estimation