Senior Estimator - ICI - Ottawa
Michael Page
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Ottawa, ON
Contract type: Full time
- A major, well-known General Contractor with a presence across Ontario |Looking for a new Senior Estimator to join their growing team
Senior Estimator - ICI - OttawaThe organisation is a major employee owned General Contractor with a presence across Ontario. They specialise in Mid to Large scale ICI builds.
Job Description
Senior Estimator - ICI - OttawaThe Senior/Lead Estimator will manage multiple tenders and be responsible for all aspects of the estimate and prepare for closing.Responsibilities:
- Review drawings and specifications and identify the divisions of work.
- Study plans and specifications clarifying location and document discrepancies
- Confirm if there is a site visit and arrange attendance.
- Organise plans and specifications for display, distribution posting on our website.
- Complete pre-bid form and set up summary sheet.
- Fill out bonding and insurance requests and submission.
- Prepare sub-trade request list for estimating assistant.
- Solicit bidders, prepare a sub-trade request list for distribution, and note special trades to be personally called.
- Listing of special materials and calling for prices.
- Deal with the RFI's internally and from sub trades and log.
- This position requires a good understanding of division 2 (30) and division 3 scope of work and estimating. The ability to read and understand soils and designated substance reports are a must.
- The ability to conduct a cut and fill take off, excavation backfill, site servicing, and formwork and concrete quantities and pricing are a must.
- Ability to work on unit-rate tenders and ability to perform take off in direct relation to the units.
- Ability to attend site visits, take pictures, notes, and interacting with owner / consultant.
- Ability to build a preliminary tender schedule based on the major and long delivery dates and review with our construction department.
- Preparation of the closing sheet.
- Ability to identify risk, or opportunity avenues.
- Preparation of the tender form in advance.
- The ability to close a division or more during a tender.
- The ability to perform Class D, C, B and A budgets and interact with clients.
The Successful Applicant
Senior Estimator - ICI - OttawaSkills And Attributes
- Proven people management experience would be beneficial
- Proven ability to diagnose, analyse, and develop solutions to complex issues.
- Analytical and strong problem-solving ability
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritise various asks with conflict deadlines
- Engineering or construction management degree, technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
- At least 5+ years Preconstruction/estimating experience on large scale projects (preferably ICI focus)
- Proven experience estimating on multiple high value projects
- Computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel and Project
- The proven ability to successfully manage a tender call.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), industry practices, estimating/budgeting, scheduling, and safety requirements.
- Analytical and strong problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter with an excellent attitude and initiative
A basic salary of up to $140,000 (depending upon experience)
Excellent Bonus/Profit share scheme
RRSP Matching
Health/Dental benefits
Contact: James McMillan
Quote job ref: JN-062024-6458667
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