CHIEF ESTIMATOR EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating
• Experience with hard tender closing, different procurement models and CM
• Experience in industrial, commercial, institutional construction, strongly preferred
• Gold Seal Certification in Estimating or working towards, an asset
• Bachelor of Engineering, BCIT, SAIT Certificate in Engineering, Architectural Technologies, or equivalent, an asset
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) accreditation, or working towards, an asset

CHIEF ESTIMATOR REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to gather and organize information from several sources and compose Sound knowledge of construction and building techniques and ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, people management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to balance task detail with project priorities
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Proactive problem-solver and efficient communicator that can manage difficult situations with positive results
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (advanced Excel and Microsoft Project) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with Timberline Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff and Procore is an asset

• Prepare Preliminary Budget Assessment complete with project statistics, scope preparation and summary
• Review schematic drawings analysis and provide key notes
• Conduct site and neighborhood analysis
• Attend site visits and meetings, as directed
• Manage all Class D to Class A estimating activities during pre-construction
• Work closely with the Manager and PM team to produce well prepared cost plans (estimates, scopes, VE, schedule, risk analysis, variance reports)
• Coordinate and participate in constructability review sessions with the Manager PM and Site Super and take minutes
• At tendering stage, be responsible for tender packages, trade reconciliation sheets, work closely with the Manager and the PM to identify specific scopes
• Prepare bid packages for construction management projects
• Coordinate and lead trade scope clarification meetings
• Prepare pre-tender and post-tender estimates with variance report
• Coordinate and lead handover meetings
• Provide smooth transfer of project estimates to project team
• Prepare procurement schedule, tendering, buy-outs, contract negotiations, set up costing system and control estimate for future historical data
• Follow up with project through completion
• Assist Manager with labor cost report and productivities
• Make periodical site visits and walk arounds
• Assist Manager to identify difficult and unique design details, formwork systems (how it was estimated, how it was built) and construction equipment