Estimator
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- North York, ON, Canada
$100K-$130K depending on experience. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $100K-$130K depending on experience.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 8+ years of experience in a commercial construction environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
North York, ON
Commercial General Contractor
$100K-$130K depending on experience.
We are working with a general contractor and construction manager in North York to find an intermediate level Estimator to join their team. You will be working with the estimating team to prepare accurate and competitive tenders for commercial interior renovations.
Responsibilities Of The Position Include The Following
- Manage the execution of all competitive bids including all pre-tender activities
- Obtain competitive pricing from subcontractors
- Negotiate subcontractor buyout process
- Prepare detailed and accurate bids for commercial tenders
- Ensure profitability of projects with error-free budgets
- Work directly with clients to provide conceptual budgets based on preliminary sketches, working in a consulting role to obtain pricing and bring the concept to project
- Review drawings and specs and provide advice to client regarding alternative methods and materials for cost savings
- Work with operations team to prepare preliminary schedules
- Provide exemplary customer service and value to clients in order to ensure repeat business
- Degree or diploma in a construction-related curriculum OR equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in a commercial construction environment
- Proficiency in MS office and various estimating software
- Superior communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of all building systems and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings in all disciplines
Thank you for your interest.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage competitive bids and pre-tender activities, obtain and negotiate subcontractor pricing, and prepare accurate, profitable budgets for commercial tenders. Develop conceptual budgets with clients, advise on cost-saving alternatives, coordinate preliminary schedules with operations, and provide strong customer service.
Requirements
Requires a construction-related degree or diploma, or equivalent experience, and at least eight years of experience in commercial construction. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software, communicate and organize effectively, and understand building systems and construction drawings across disciplines.
Skills
- Estimating
- Competitive Bidding
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Subcontractor Negotiation
- Commercial Construction
- Commercial Interior Renovations
- Cost Estimation
- Budget Preparation
- Conceptual Budgeting
- Construction Drawing Interpretation
- Building Systems Knowledge
- Cost-Saving Alternatives
- Preliminary Scheduling
- Client Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Estimating Software
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Categories
- Construction
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Estimator
- Commercial General Contractor
- Construction Management
- Commercial Construction
- Commercial Interior Renovations
- Competitive Bids
- Pre-Tender Activities
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Subcontractor Buyout
- Commercial Tenders
- Project Profitability
- Error-Free Budgets
- Conceptual Budgets
- Preliminary Sketches
- Construction Drawings
- Construction Specifications
- Building Systems
- Alternative Materials
- Cost Savings
- Preliminary Schedules
- Microsoft Office
- Estimating Software
- Client Service