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Senior Estimator

Job Description

Our client is a leading general contractor specializing in complex commercial and institutional projects. As they continue to grow, they are looking to identify an experienced Estimator to join the team.

Responsibilities:

Confidently lead a team through the completion of a bid process under pressure; mentor and train junior estimating staff
Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management and design-build
Organize sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting the buy-out process
Monitor the success of a project, noting potential challenges and building relationships with sub-trades for future opportunities
Distribute sub-trade quotes to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference

Qualifications:

You have a construction related degree and eight to ten years of experience in ICI estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
You have an advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts as well as conceptual estimating and unit costs
You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations while delegating to a team