Opportunity to work with an industry leader.  Our client is looking for an estimator who has experience working on ICI construction projects.  Excellent compensation package!  Great corporate culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full cost estimates on general tender work
• Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications
• Study and analyze proposals received, recommend/reject proposals and negotiate contracts
• Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts
• Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and contingency
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation
• Perform additional duties as required

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Qualifications/Positional Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in construction estimating
• Strong Background with  construction industry
• Expert on reviewing blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience with take-off procedures and bid preparation
• Understanding of Engineering codes
• Good communication skills to work with General contractors and Suppliers
• Strong attention to detail, computer work and organizational skills