ESTIMATOR

D. Crupi & Sons Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

D. Crupi & Sons Limited in Ontario is seeking an Estimator to contribute to profitability by estimating, bidding and managing construction projects. You will prepare competitive cost estimates, monitor the market, and finalize bids with the Estimating Manager.

The role requires 4+ years in a similar field; road construction experience is a plus. Strong communication, client relations, and multi-project focus are essential. Valid Ontario driver's license is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the construction industry, especially road construction.
• ICI experience preferred.
• BID2WIN experience preferred.
• C.E.T. certification preferred.
• Strong communication, verbal and written.
• Ability to build relationships with customers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates based on efficient construction practices and reliable subs.
• Monitor the market and identify projects best suited to Crupi Group.
• Prepare final bids with the Estimating Manager.
• Liaise with general contractors, consultants, engineers and PM firms to pursue tenders and awards; negotiate contracts.
• Admin for awarded projects including bonding, insurance, schedules, permits, subcontractor contracts, POs and job costing.
• Project management: attend site meetings, price extra work, coordinate and schedule, resolve disputes, invoice and collect.
• Production analysis of actuals vs bid and cost/profit analysis.
• Provide technical assistance to Project Manager as required.
• Comply with Health and Safety goals and objectives.
• Occasionally perform project management duties.

Skills

Cost estimation

Communication

Multi-project management

Client relationships

Time management

Driving

Education

C.E.T. certification

Tools

BID2WIN

Job description

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Estimator will be responsible for contributing to the overall profitability of the Crupi Group by estimating, bidding and managing construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates based on efficient construction practices, and use the most competitive and reliable subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor the construction market and identify projects best suited to the Crupi Group.
• Prepare final bids in conjunction with the Estimating Manager.
• Regularly liaison with general contractors, consultants, municipal engineers, and construction management firms to pursue tender invites and awards; negotiate contract agreements.
• Job administration for projects awarded to the Crupi Group which were estimated by the incumbent, including: bonding, insurance, construction schedules, permits, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, job costing. These projects would typically be of the ICI, Sub-Municipal and Sub-Division type.
• Project management of assigned contracts by attending site meetings, identifying and pricing extra work, coordinating and scheduling the project to satisfy the customer’s needs, resolving contract disputes with the customer and any third parties, invoicing, account collections, accruals with construction, and any assistance to construction to measure the job quantities.
• Production analysis of projects actual to bid, cost/profit analysis of same.
• Provide technical assistance to Project Manager as required.
• Comply with and promote Health and Safety’s goal and objectives.
• This position will also be responsible for Project Management duties from time to time.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role is required.
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset, specifically road construction.
• ICI experience is preferred.
• Experience using BID2WIN is preferred, but not required.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) is preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Personable, with the ability to build relationships with customers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle, to conduct site visits as required.

Compensation

• $70,000-$110,000/year