Intermediate Estimator
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3-5 years of residential construction experience, with strong construction process knowledge.
- Posting language
- English
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Original 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.
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
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
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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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.
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
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.
- 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.
- 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!
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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain estimates, material take-offs, purchase orders, cost comparisons, budgets, and pricing for custom requests and standard options. Support tendering and contract awards, process change orders, review cost variances, and coordinate with construction teams, trade partners, suppliers, and internal departments to address project issues.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in Architectural Technologies or Building Development Technologies, or experience as a Certified Engineering Technologist, along with 3–5 years of residential construction experience. Candidates should have strong knowledge of construction methods, specifications, codes, tendering, and contracts, plus proficiency with accounting and estimating software, Microsoft Office, cost control, and budget management.
Skills
- Residential Construction
- Estimating
- Material Take-Offs
- Purchase Order Management
- Cost Analysis
- Project Cost Control
- Budget Management
- Tendering
- Contract Review
- Change Order Processing
- Construction Specifications
- Building Codes
- Vendor and Supplier Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting and Estimating Software
- Analytical Communication
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Extended Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- RRSP Program
- Career Development Programs
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family Planning Assistance
- Wellness and Mental Health Resources
- Pet Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Residential Construction
- Estimating
- Architectural Technologies
- Building Development Technologies
- Certified Engineering Technologist
- Material Take-Offs
- Lumber
- Finishing Materials
- Steel
- Concrete
- Purchase Orders
- Cost-to-Complete
- Cost Analysis
- Project Cost Control
- Budget Management
- Tendering
- Trade Contractors
- Construction Specifications
- Building Codes
- Construction Systems and Methods
- Subcontractor Work Scopes
- Change Orders
- Contract Review
- NewStar
- Accounting Software
- Estimating Software
- Microsoft Office
- Vendor Relations
- Cost Variance Analysis
- Standard Option Pricing