Construction Estimator

This role will prepare and coordinate preparation of estimates, identify risk and revenue opportunities and solicit pricing. This position will mentor members of the Estimating team and reports to the Chief Estimator.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducts a detailed analysis of subtrade quotes received.
• Conducts a detailed analysis of the contract documents and specifications, to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.) and identify any associated risk factors, including the monitoring of published addenda's that may alter the original scope of the project.
• Completes full quantity take-off of all labour, equipment, and materials required to complete the project as per contract specifications to ensure accuracy of pricing.
• Establishes a critical path schedule on the estimated milestones progress dates and completion timelines to meet the contract completion dates.
• Solicits pricing from subcontractors and suppliers for labour, equipment, and materials, to ascertain the lowest price while meeting Wright's safety and quality standards.
• Complete final cost estimate of a project using Wright's software system, incorporating all labour, equipment, and material data, pricing documentation, overhead and profit margins, and produces a final tender submission for review and approval of the final tender documents for submission to the client.
• Assists in the preparation of the final tender documents for submission to client on behalf of Wright to meet contract deadline submission requirements.
• Assists in maintaining databases for historical costing information, subtrade solicitation, and current costing data.
• Mentor and ensure estimating team accountability.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services.
• Demonstrate leadership in safety culture.

Requirements:

• Architectural and Building Technology Diploma, Engineering Degree, or equivalent combination of technical training plus experience.
• 10 years minimum prior estimating experience on commercial, infrastructure, and design-build projects is required.
• Familiar with how to read and interpret construction documents (ie. Architectural and structural drawings and specifications)
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems is essential.
• Intermediate knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing, and bid-closing procedures.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and Project software.

Personal Attributes:

• Must be able to work well within a team setting and contribute to team success
• Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills required.
• Be able to efficiently carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Exemplifies core values of honesty, integrity, and respect
• Self-motivated and shows initiative to identify process improvements
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and enthusiasm
• Takes accountability for their roles and responsibilities
• Must have excellent time management skills