Senior Estimator

Date Posted: September 27, 2024

Application Deadline: October 31, 2024

Location: Toronto, Ontario or New Glasgow, Nova Scotia or Halifax, Nova Scotia or Montreal, Quebec or Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Hybrid

Headquartered In New Glasgow, NS, Crombie Is An Integrity-driven, Caring, And Purpose-built Organization. It’s Why We’ve Been Voted One Of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers Year After Year. Here Are a Few More Reasons Why We All Love Where We Work

• Flexible, hybrid work schedules and locations;
• Funding assistance for professional dues and furthering education;
• An on-site fitness facility, or subsidized fitness centre memberships;
• Corporate discount rates;
• Professional development programs to help you grow and succeed; and
• A strong, diverse culture that promotes thought leadership and interdepartmental collaboration.
  
  

There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. You don’t need 100% of the listed qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you feel energized thinking about what you could accomplish here, we would love to hear from you.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Crombie values diversity, and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative culture that is free of barriers, increases equity, and drives stronger business results. We encourage and invite candidates to self-identify on your resume if you are a member from one of the following groups: Members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, women, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you by contacting us at [email protected].

Who We Are

As one of Canada’s leading REITs, we build spaces that will shape communities and have a lasting impact for generations. Supported by a solid foundation and focused value creation, Crombie is positioned to deliver consistent results and generate long-term sustainable growth.

You’ll join a team of values-driven, caring colleagues. We collaborate, find solutions, and cheer each other on. Our winning culture is rooted in our values: outperform expectations, embody integrity, care passionately, deliver excellence together, and empower one another.

We care for our employees, we support flexible work, compensate with great benefits, and work with you to help meet your career goals. Learn more about us at crombie.ca.

Position Summary

Based in Canada (Flexible), the Senior Estimator contributes to Crombie REIT’s success by providing estimating support to the Leasing, Development, and Design & Construction teams to ensure the successful delivery of retail, office, industrial, and residential construction projects across the organization. Additional duties of the Senior Estimator include but are not limited to:

• Supports the Estimating team in the implementation of the construction and development strategy.
• Analyzes drawings, specifications, bids, quotations, market trend reports, and other documentation to prepare probable time, cost, materials, and labour estimates.
• Reviews internal tender results against the project budget and provides feedback to the project team on tender vs budget comparisons. Supports the project team with change order reviews when needed.
• Ensures that all budgets and estimates are accurate and well researched based on current and historical information, reflect current trends in the market, and draw from a variety of sources.
• Keeps up to date with current market conditions and regional pricing data.
• Keeps abreast of trends within the market relative to construction materials and construction processes. Visits job sites to identify issues and concerns and to better understand field means and methods.
• Liaises and openly communicates with engineers, contractors, consultants and other relevant parties as needed to create accurate estimates.
• Liaises and openly communicates with internal Crombie departments as required; coordinates Tenant requirements with Operations and Leasing departments and assists in the update of scope of work documents accompanying Lease Documents.
• Assists the project team in the creation of their cost forecasts as needed.
• Follows cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Supports the estimating team with annual reporting to outline the estimating team’s workload and results and coordinates with third party Quantity Surveyors when needed.
• Assists with project schedule development.
• Cultivates strong working relationships internally across all departments as building relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
• Engages across all levels of the organization to create and promote a safe and respectful work environment.
• Other special projects and tasks as assigned.
  
  

The profile we are looking for

• Minimum of five years’ experience of construction industry-related experience in estimating and/or cost consulting.
• Degree or Diploma in Architectural Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Building Science, Quantity Surveying, or experience in a related field.
• CEC, PQS, MRICS, and/or Cost Engineers designation is considered a strong asset.
• Gold Seal certification is considered a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of On Centre software (On-Screen Take-Off), RS Means Online, Bluebeam, and Excel considered a strong asset.
• General Contracting / tendering experience is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of both divisional and elemental cost budgeting formats is considered a strong asset.
• Design Build construction knowledge and experience is considered a strong asset. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with stakeholders in all regions of the country.
• Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
• Demonstrated professionalism and superior communication skills both verbally and written.
• Committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
  
  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume:

To: [email protected]

Subject: Senior Estimator, Canada

Crombie offers competitive compensation packages tailored to each role. External salary estimate websites are not affiliated with us and are not monitored for accuracy. Specific compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates during the recruitment process. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Crombie thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.