Intermediate Estimator

Brookfield Residential; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Extended medical, dental, and vision

RRSP program

Career development programs

Paid volunteer hours

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Estimator will prepare preliminary cost analyses, maintain pricing for standard options, and assist in tendering new phases. Strong communication and cost-control skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of residential construction experience with strong construction process knowledge.
• Knowledge of building types, subcontractor scopes, tendering practices, and codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cost control/budget management.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders to trade partners in a timely, accurate manner.
• Prepare cost to complete analyses at close of job for accurate accruals.
• Calculate and maintain material take-offs from working drawings; verify supplier take-offs.
• Stay current with changes in the construction industry.
• Collaborate with construction to resolve quantity, product, quality, and timing issues.
• Review and price change orders and pricing requests promptly.
• Tender new phases and plans; prepare tender documents for bids.

Skills

Residential construction knowledge

Under pressure

Microsoft Office

Budget management

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Architectural Technologies/Building Development Technologies or Certified Engineering Technologist

Tools

Accounting software

Estimating software

Job description

Location

Edmonton - 202, 5103 Windermere Blvd. SW

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield - one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world - we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures - we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

Overview

Job Description

The Estimator liaises between estimating team members, trade partners, suppliers, Construction, Design, Accounting, and Sales team members to ensure the accuracy of information for production. The position issues purchase orders to the trade partners, prices custom items for Sales team members and Interior Designers, processes change orders, and reviews agreements

Key Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders in an accurate, timely manner to meet production.
• Prepare cost to completes at the close of the job to ensure accurate accruals.
• Calculate and maintain material take -offs (lumber, finishing materials, steel, concrete, etc.) from working drawings and check take -offs provided by suppliers.
• Stay current with changes in the industry.
• Assist with review of purchase orders.
• Collaborate with construction to resolve issues related to quantities, product, quality, and timing.
• Review new products and vendors to identify opportunities for improved quality and cost effectiveness for cost analysis and consideration on future projects of specifications.
• Ensure agreement review, change orders and pricing requests are processed with priority and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all change orders are communicated to the field staff, office staff and trades.
• Price custom requests from sales that fall within acceptable guidelines.
• Collaborate with construction to provide issues/resolutions for product quality, delivery, or specification issues.
• Maintain current, competitive cost and product information under changing market conditions.
• Prepare preliminary cost comparisons for specification changes to guide management decisions.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive pricing for standard options.
• Assist in the tendering of new phases and new plans. Prepare tender documents for approval by the Estimating Manager for trade contractors to be invited for bids.
• Compare bids with respect to prices, past performance, or in the case of a trade contractor new to Brookfield, their relationship with other builders.
• Upon review and approval of the Estimating Manager and Construction Manager award contracts to successful bidders.
• Review and research weekly variances to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain relationships with specific vendors assigned to each project and review new projects and vendors to identify opportunities for improved quality and cost effectiveness.
• Promote a professional business relationship with trades and suppliers.
• Maintain and foster open and knowledgeable communication with vendors.
• Assist in preparing monthly anchor budget reviews, standard option pricing and cost analysis for all plans, including forecast figures of cost fluctuations for approval by the Estimating Manager.

What You’ll Bring

• Post -secondary education in Architectural Technologies/Building Development Technologies or experienced Certified Engineering Technologist.
• 3-5 years of residential construction experience, with strong construction process knowledge.
• A sound understanding and technical foundation of various building types, traditional subcontractor work scopes, construction systems and methods, construction specifications, building codes and requirements, construction tendering practices, and contract types.
• NewStar Experience would be an asset.
• Proficiency in Accounting and Estimating Software.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, with experience in project cost control, budget management, and strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and Total Rewards Package.
• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
• RRSP program, contributions begins day 1
• Career development programs
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.