Estimator
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
$100,000 - $130,000 · Full-time
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- Pay
- $100,000 - $130,000
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3+ years of construction estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Estimator
General Contractor
Commercial Construction
New Build &Tennant Improvement
Winnipeg, MB
$100,000 - $130,000
Estimator Duties & Responsibilities
$100,000 - $130,000, annual discretional bonus, medical benefits, health & wellness programs, learning & development, opportunities for professional growth, project stability and diversity
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Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.
General Contractor
Commercial Construction
New Build &Tennant Improvement
Winnipeg, MB
$100,000 - $130,000
Estimator Duties & Responsibilities
- Determining the scope of work using the tender documents to establish what divisions of work are required and build the requirements in the invitation to bid software.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with subtrades to show the market that company appreciates their efforts, wants to secure work with them and help them be profitable and successful.
- Undertake full measured quantities / take offs and understand the nuances between the various divisional scopes to build an estimate with accurate splits.
- Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
- Estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, etc.
- Analyze potential strategies, advantages, and innovations for the project that help provide a more competitive bid.
- Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values and update the database accordingly.
- Analyze subcontractor lead letters and bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included.
- Attend site visits to help understand and verify project requirements.
- Lead bid closes on small to medium sized projects.
- Lead conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data.
- Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on small-sized CM projects.
- Analyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials.
- Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings.
- Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation.
- For small to medium sized projects, lead project handover meetings and participate in project meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet established milestones.
- 3+ years of construction estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Adaptable and ability to work in a fast-paced, pressured environment while maintaining high-quality standards and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands effectively.
- Sound understanding of CCDC construction contracts and documents, drawings, specifications, building practices and building codes.
- Demonstrate a competitive passion and high-performance attitude.
- Advanced knowledge of trade disciplines and the integration of Mechanical and Electrical systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, costing, scheduling, risk management and profitability.
- Ability to provide mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to team members in their overall professional development and growth.
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills to evaluate options, assess risks, and make timely decisions that support estimating objectives.
- Ability to work collaboratively with pre-construction and project teams, subtrades, and stakeholders to achieve estimating and project goals.
- Gold Seal certification -required training to achieve designation
- Procore training modules applicable to Estimating role
- Suggested training offered through industry associations and educational institutions:
- Supervisory and Management Skills
- Communications, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution
- Construction Industry Ethics
- Construction Risk: Identify, Analyze, Mitigate
- Ongoing:
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Coaching
$100,000 - $130,000, annual discretional bonus, medical benefits, health & wellness programs, learning & development, opportunities for professional growth, project stability and diversity
Estimator Similar Job Titles
Junior Estimator
Cost Estimator
Construction Estimator
Senior Estimator
Preconstruction
Interested?
Apply below
Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Determine project scopes from tender documents, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare estimates and preliminary schedules, and lead bids for small to medium-sized projects. Evaluate subcontractor bids, coordinate with trades and project teams, identify risks and cost-saving opportunities, and support project handovers and scope negotiations.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of construction estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience, along with knowledge of CCDC contracts, construction documents, building practices, and codes. Candidates should have strong communication, time management, decision-making, and collaboration skills, plus knowledge of trade disciplines, mechanical and electrical systems, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and profitability.
Skills
- Construction Estimating
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Cost Estimation
- Subcontractor Management
- Bid Management
- Construction Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Budgeting
- Costing
- CCDC Contracts
- Construction Drawings and Specifications
- Building Codes and Practices
- Mechanical and Electrical Systems
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Leadership and Mentorship
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Medical Benefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Learning and Development
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Project Stability and Diversity
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
- Engineering
Keywords
- General Contracting
- Commercial Construction
- New Build
- Tenant Improvement
- Tender Documents
- Invitation to Bid Software
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Preliminary Construction Schedules
- General Conditions
- Labour Productivity
- Equipment Productivity
- Material Costing
- Subcontractor Bids
- Bid Close
- Conceptual Estimating
- Budget Estimating
- Cost Benchmarking
- CCDC Construction Contracts
- Construction Drawings
- Construction Specifications
- Building Codes
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Risk Mitigation
- Cost Savings
- Scope Clarification
- Procore
- Gold Seal Certification
- Construction Management
- Subcontractor Negotiation