Architectural Estimator

Gba Llp; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten Plus Architectural Products Ltd. is seeking an Architectural Estimator to join the sales team. The role involves gathering updated material and labour costs, producing detailed shop drawings and fabrication layouts, and maintaining open communication with manufacturers, Ten Plus Production, and the Sales team.

The ideal candidate reads drawings, prepares tender bids, and uses Excel, AutoCAD, and PDF tools to support project delivery from tender to fabrication.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and complete tender bid documents.
• Communicate with architects, consultants, and suppliers.
• Use Excel spreadsheets for cost modeling and quantity take-offs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for metal products (aluminum extrusions).
• Familiarity with building envelope concepts and cladding interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tender documents, drawings, and specs for Ten Plus products on IID/ICI projects.
• Support sales by reviewing specs to confirm Ten Plus is specified and clarify discrepancies.
• Prepare RFIs and submittal documents for architects/contractors.
• Create detailed quantities and cost estimates using provided templates.
• Develop labor and material estimates and update costing with supplier quotes.
• Assist production with material procurement and pricing inputs.

Skills

Tender bids input

Cost analysis

Communication

Pricing strategy

Software proficiency

Education

Architectural Technologist Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

AutoCAD

PDF applications

Job description

Our client, Ten Plus Architectural Products Ltd., is looking to hire an Architectural Estimator.

Job Description

The Estimator person is detail oriented, well organized and proactive individual. They will be included as part of the Sales Team. Among other things, the Estimator is responsible for gathering / assembling all information including updated material and labour costs. details to successfully produce detailed shop drawings and fabrication layout documents. This demands constant and open communication with all manufacturers, suppliers, Ten Plus Production and members of the Sales team.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an Architectural Technologist Diploma, or same.
• Fully understand, read, interpret construction & working drawings (blueprints), specifications, and tender documents.
• Able to prepare and complete tender bid documents.
• Working knowledge of software programs Excel, Word; Outlook.
• Ability to use and work in AutoCad, and PDF applications
• A good command of the English language; able to properly and clearly communicate both orally and in writing
• Knowledge & experience in any other estimating, or take-off software
• Basic concepts of the manufacturing process, to fabricate products made of various metals, mainly aluminum extrusions, would be a requirement.
• Understanding of Building Envelope concepts & details, as it relates to transitions between different components of the cladding materials, such as curtain wall, siding, panels, masonry, air vapor barriers, insulation, thermal barriers, louvres, sunshades,

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze / review tender documents, drawings & specifications (Architectural / Mechanical / Structural), related to Ten Plus products, for various ICI projects (General Tender, Lump Sum, Project Management, P3, Design Build, etc).
• Support the sales department, including the review of specifications & drawings to confirm that Ten Plus is specified, and identify any discrepancies or clarifications required.
• Prepare any RFI, and request for equal, for submittal to Architects, Consultants, Contractors, etc.
• Complete & prepare a proper detailed quantity survey, of all Ten Plus products, using:
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Electronic set of specifications, and drawings (either in PDF or AutoCad); downloaded from various Construction Associations website, or Contractor’s ftp sites.
  • Physical set of specifications, and drawings (blueprints)
  • Customer’s email
• Formulate a labour & material cost, on Ten Plus fabricated products, using pre-established Excel spreadsheets, as well as modifying, or developing new spreadsheets where required.
• Continually improve & update costing of material, labour, and services, by obtaining pricing from suppliers, and communicating with production/manufacturing department.
• Schedule and track projects being tendered/quoted.
• Complete & prepare quotations, budget proposals, bid / tender forms, for submittal by sales department.
• Provide assistance to sales department on technical aspects, and offer input on bidding strategies and negotiation.
• Assist and/or communicate with production department on material procurement.
• Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above, employee is required to occasionally assist in other areas when the need arises.
• Employee must be a team player, and cooperate with all other departments, for the betterment of the company.

Although the foregoing attempts to enumerate each and every skill, qualification, duty and responsibility, such list could never be complete. Given that this is a dynamic position, it is important to demonstrate focus, dedication and commitment.Good judgement is always necessary and expected. When challenged with a problem or circumstances beyond your understanding or responsibility, good judgement dictates that you ask your direct supervisor or member of management for direction.