Deputy Principal Construction Manager Top Management Toronto,Ontario, CA 5 February 2017

Bluelionsolutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Estimator to oversee project evaluations and manage budgeting processes. This role involves supervising a team, conducting site investigations, and ensuring accurate estimates for various construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating for commercial and industrial buildings, with experience handling projects ranging from 5 to 50 million dollars. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to successful project delivery and quality assurance in construction management. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years estimating experience in Commercial, Institutional, or Industrial buildings.
• Knowledge of estimating and costing for structural concrete and steel systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage site investigations and material takeoffs for projects.
• Prepare estimate schedules and contact suppliers for quotations.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Project Management

Supervisory Skills

Education

MSc Degree in Management

Tools

Onscreen Take-off Software

Earthwork Take Off Programs (Agtek or equivalent)

Job description

Position Description: Manage, evaluate and assess information necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality specified by the contract documents for the assigned areas. Has supervisory responsibility for Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks and Interns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Site investigations;
• Quantity/Material takeoff;
• Checking estimates for extensions, accuracy, and errors;
• Preparation of estimate schedules for tendering reviews;
• Budgeting/Costing;
• Contacting sub-trades and suppliers for quotations;
• Participate in tender closings;
• Compiling and condensing successful and unsuccessful tenders;
• Follow up with invited Sub-Contractors/Suppliers to confirm their intentions to quote;
• Maintain unit price and productivity knowledge and database;
• Other Duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• MSc Degree in Management is a requirement.
• Minimum of 5-10 years estimating Commercial, Institutional and/or Industrial buildings.
• Must have knowledge of estimating and costing of structural concrete and structural steel building systems.
• Experience should include estimating projects from 5 million to 50 million.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimating based on written or verbal instructions.
• Must have experience with onscreen take-off software.
• Ability to prepare estimating schedules for tendering review.
• Experience with Earthwork take off programs (Agtek or equivalent) is an asset.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Contact

Unit 125, K 2 House, Heathfield Way Northampton, NN5 7QP