Senior Estimator

Dass Rebar; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dass Rebar in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a Senior Estimator – Rebar to oversee the estimating process for project bids, read plans, coordinate with project teams and manage handoffs on successful bids.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of rebar estimating experience, strong communication skills, proficiency in ASA estimating software, Blue Beam and MS Office, and excellent organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of rebar estimating experience.
• Expert ability to read and understand construction drawings and addenda.
• Proven knowledge with estimating systems, bid preparation and execution.
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) and Blue Beam.
• Experience with ASA estimating software is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and focused.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the estimating process for all project bids.
• Continuously hunt for new project opportunities, tenders and prequalifications.
• Coordinate with project team to confirm full scope.
• Establish estimating standards for future estimates based on best practices.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Build estimates and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Manage project handoff on successful bids.
• Assist with project planning and estimating change orders.

Skills

Rebar estimating

Read drawings

Estimating software

Bid preparation

MS Office & Blue Beam

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

ASA estimating software

Job description

Senior Estimator – Rebar

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the estimating process for all project bids
• Continuously hunt for new project opportunities, tenders and prequalification’s
• Work closely with administrative staff to manage the trade invitation process
• Work with administrative staff to manage a data base to measure wins/losses and to track performance
• Work closely with senior company leadership to prioritize opportunities and tenders
• Analyze project plans and specs and coordinate with project team to confirm full scope
• Establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on best practices and analysis
• Identify risks and how to mitigate
• Liase with various teams to ensure adherence to project scope and delivery timelines
• Review estimates from contracted estimators to ensure adherence to scope and check for potential mistakes
• Build estimates and ensure accurate quantity takeoffs
• Perform follow-up calls and email
• Manage project “Hand off” on all successful bids
• Assist with project planning
• Assist with estimating change orders and change directives

Requirements:

• Post secondary education
• Minimum 5 years of rebar estimating experience
• Expert ability to read and understand construction drawings and addenda
• Proven level of knowledge with estimating systems, bid preparation and execution
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) and Blue Beam
• Experience with ASA estimating software is preferredStrong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and focused

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