Strategic Construction Estimator & Bid Planner

Bronte Construction Company Ontario Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronte Construction Company Ontario Canada is seeking a detail-oriented construction estimator to advise on the foreseeable cost of major developments. The role involves gathering specifications, selecting materials, and securing favorable prices for resources.

The estimator will translate requirements into concrete figures, maintain alignment with financial constraints, and ensure competitiveness of estimates. Strong communication with clients and site insight are essential.

Qualifications

• Collect and study project documents and drawings.
• Translate requirements into concrete figures for estimates.
• Forecast costs for high-ticket building developments.
• Negotiate with service providers to secure better prices.
• Draft detailed proposals with materials, costs, and time frames.
• Understand building specs and both technical and non-technical documents.
• Demonstrate outstanding research and proposal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collecting all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications.
• Studying documentation, meeting with clients, and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required.
• Deciding on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project.
• Obtaining multiple quotes for each of these and then selecting the most suitable offers.
• Negotiating with service providers to secure better prices.
• Outlining the work plan to gauge how much time will be needed to complete each development.
• Performing risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan.
• Accounting for the use of our resources, plus a reasonable profit margin to calculate an overarching price.
• Drafting proposals that detail envisaged materials, costs, and time frames.
• Meeting with clients to discuss their thoughts and concerns about our offers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Forecasting costs

Proposal writing

Negotiation

Client meetings

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Degree in architecture

Project management qualification

Job description

Bronte Construction Company Ontario Canada is seeking a detail-oriented construction estimator to advise on the foreseeable cost of major developments. The role involves gathering specifications, selecting materials, and securing favorable prices for resources.

The estimator will translate requirements into concrete figures, maintain alignment with financial constraints, and ensure competitiveness of estimates. Strong communication with clients and site insight are essential.