Construction Estimator - High Rise Residential

Software International; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de développement résidentiel de premier plan recherche un estimateur de construction pour rejoindre son équipe au Canada. Le candidat idéal aura plus de 10 ans d'expérience et une forte connaissance des projets de grande hauteur, avec des responsabilités allant de l'élaboration des estimations à la gestion des processus d'appel d'offres. Ce poste requiert aussi d'excellentes compétences en communication et en négociation pour assurer la coordination avec plusieurs intervenants.

Qualifications

• 10+ années d'expérience dans le domaine de l'estimation de construction.
• 3+ années sur des projets résidentiels de grande hauteur.
• Licence de conduire valide G/G2.

Responsibilities

• Préparer des estimations pour des projets de développement résidentiel de haute altitude.
• Conseiller sur les procédures d'appel d'offres et analyser les offres.
• Établir et maintenir les processus d'appel d'offres.

Skills

Estimation des coûts

Analyse des offres

Gestion de projet

Communication

Négociation

Job description

Construction Estimator - High Rise Residential

About the job Construction Estimator - High Rise Residential

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety ofFortune 100/500/1000 companies and many other clients in Canada/US.

Due to strong growth, our client, a leading residential high rise developer is looking to add aConstruction Estimatorto their team.

As a Construction Estimator, your duties may include the following:

• Prepare estimates for high rise residential development projects forprobable costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
• Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
• Establish and maintain tendering processes
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and 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 schedules

Work Condictions

The standard workweek for construction estimators is 40 hours (8 hours a day, 5 days a week). As with many careers in construction, there are peak periods that will require you to work overtime to ensure projects are being finished on time/budget.

Construction estimators work in offices, but spend some time on construction sites reviewing progress and meeting with project stakeholders. They work with construction supervisors and managers to ensure accurate and up-to-date reports.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of experience within construction estimation field
• 3+ years working on high rise residentialproejcts
• Holds a valid G/G2 drivers license
• Experience with take offs
• Strong background with reviewing/working with markups