Construction Estimator
Top Benefits
About the role
At Vleeming Custom Homes an Estimator is responsible for performing material take-offs from construction documents & 3D software, preparing & managing bid packages, preparing client estimates, creating purchase orders and managing project budgets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Visit construction sites in advance to gather cost-related information such as work-site accessibility, site logistics, surface drainage, and availability of electrical, water, and other services
- Determine material, equipment, and labor requirements for all aspects of home building (framing, interior finishes & exterior finishes and prepare a quantity survey.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors
- Collaborate and effectively communicate with the whole project team.
- Source products, materials & vendors.
- Prepare, manage & thoroughly review bid packages.
- Negotiate prices with trades and vendors.
- Prepare documents, agreements & purchase orders of trade and vendor contracts.
- Conduct conceptual estimating for budgeting purposes
- Prepare preliminary project schedules to help develop estimates
- Prepare accurate client estimates.
- Price, negotiate & monitor change work orders, for clients and from trades/vendors.
- Regulate & monitor project budgets.
- Maintain a database of material and equipment costs and labor productivity information from completed projects for future reference.
- Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability & willingness to travel to and from the office and job sites throughout Central Alberta as required.
- Experience and knowledge working with computer applications and software.
- Experience in residential construction.
- The ability to handle frequent deadline pressure.
- Experience and/or training in residential estimating.
- Ability to be a team player.
ADDITIONAL ASSETS (NOT REQUIRED)
- Journeyman Carpenter Certification
- Construction Management Training
- Experience with Buildertrend software.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Hourly wage between $28-35, dependent on skills & experience
- Personal vehicle travel allowance
- OpenCircle Benefit package
HOURS OF WORK
- 8 hour days, Monday to Friday; Flexible shifts
- Weekends and Stat holidays off
- 2 week break at Christmas/New Year
Not the right fit? Search for Construction Estimator jobs in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
About Vleeming Custom Homes
When you choose to build your custom home with Vleeming, you’re creating a personal legacy that can be handed down for generations. Known for our tradition of innovation and exceptional quality, we partner with our clients to build one-of-a-kind creations they will enjoy now and in the future.
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Construction Estimator
Top Benefits
About the role
At Vleeming Custom Homes an Estimator is responsible for performing material take-offs from construction documents & 3D software, preparing & managing bid packages, preparing client estimates, creating purchase orders and managing project budgets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Visit construction sites in advance to gather cost-related information such as work-site accessibility, site logistics, surface drainage, and availability of electrical, water, and other services
- Determine material, equipment, and labor requirements for all aspects of home building (framing, interior finishes & exterior finishes and prepare a quantity survey.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors
- Collaborate and effectively communicate with the whole project team.
- Source products, materials & vendors.
- Prepare, manage & thoroughly review bid packages.
- Negotiate prices with trades and vendors.
- Prepare documents, agreements & purchase orders of trade and vendor contracts.
- Conduct conceptual estimating for budgeting purposes
- Prepare preliminary project schedules to help develop estimates
- Prepare accurate client estimates.
- Price, negotiate & monitor change work orders, for clients and from trades/vendors.
- Regulate & monitor project budgets.
- Maintain a database of material and equipment costs and labor productivity information from completed projects for future reference.
- Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability & willingness to travel to and from the office and job sites throughout Central Alberta as required.
- Experience and knowledge working with computer applications and software.
- Experience in residential construction.
- The ability to handle frequent deadline pressure.
- Experience and/or training in residential estimating.
- Ability to be a team player.
ADDITIONAL ASSETS (NOT REQUIRED)
- Journeyman Carpenter Certification
- Construction Management Training
- Experience with Buildertrend software.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Hourly wage between $28-35, dependent on skills & experience
- Personal vehicle travel allowance
- OpenCircle Benefit package
HOURS OF WORK
- 8 hour days, Monday to Friday; Flexible shifts
- Weekends and Stat holidays off
- 2 week break at Christmas/New Year
Not the right fit? Search for Construction Estimator jobs in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
About Vleeming Custom Homes
When you choose to build your custom home with Vleeming, you’re creating a personal legacy that can be handed down for generations. Known for our tradition of innovation and exceptional quality, we partner with our clients to build one-of-a-kind creations they will enjoy now and in the future.