Estimator

Job summary

Manage competitive bids and pre-tender activities, obtain and negotiate subcontractor pricing, and prepare accurate, profitable budgets for commercial interior renovation projects. Consult with clients on conceptual budgets and cost-saving alternatives, coordinate preliminary schedules with operations, and provide strong customer service.

Job details

Estimator 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 Qualifications: 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 If you meet the qualifications for this role and would like to be considered for an interview, please send your resume asap. Thank you for your interest.

What you’ll do

Manage competitive bids and pre-tender activities, obtain and negotiate subcontractor pricing, and prepare accurate, profitable budgets for commercial interior renovation projects. Consult with clients on conceptual budgets and cost-saving alternatives, coordinate preliminary schedules with operations, and provide strong customer service.

Requirements

Requires a degree or diploma in a construction-related field or equivalent experience, along with 8 or more years 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.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial Estimating
• Competitive Bidding
• Subcontractor Pricing
• Subcontractor Negotiation
• Budget Preparation
• Conceptual Budgeting
• Cost Estimation
• Construction Drawing Interpretation
• Specification Review
• Value Engineering
• Construction Scheduling
• Client Consulting
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Estimating Software
• Communication

Job areas

• Construction
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

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