Preconstruction Estimating Coordinator
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Operations Manager
Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development, construction management and investment companies. With over 4000 units and $3
Billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA, We are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and to deliver homes faster, better and more cost effectively to our customers. As an Adian you will have the opportunity to shape communities and create lasting landmarks that will be admired for generations. The life-defining work you will do with Adi will directly impact and positively change the lives of our customers and communities we serve.
We champion ownership and encourage all of our team members to think and act like owners. Adi is committed to not only develop buildings, but to developing the leaders of tomorrow.
Successful Adians care deeply about their work and commit to continuously learn and develop in their field. Adians think about how every decision they make will impact our customers and go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our most successful Adians work with a bias toward action. They value experimentation and trying new ways of working to ensure we deliver results to our customers.
Adians offer support to our teammates before being asked. We help each other improve through candid, constructive feedback and empower each other to perform. It does not matter if you are a new or seasoned Adian. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage each other to speak up. Successful Adians challenge each other's thinking through respectful and thoughtful debate. When we reach a decision, we commit and move forward together.
We are a team. We face adversity together. We learn together. We win together.
- Takes ownership of an entire larger estimate and is accountable for that specific work scope.
- Solicits competitive pricing from trade contractors and suppliers for pursuit support.
- Supports updating and maintenance of trade contractor database information.
- Assists in developing CAD drawings, work plans, crane pick plans, etc.
- Attends preliminary site visits with more senior staff for mentoring.
- Uses contract terms to identify risks/opportunities associated with contract/project documents.
- Applies base labor productivities and all applicable factors to the quantities.
- Extends labor costs from productivities.
- Generates RFIs for review with Manager after reviewing specifications and drawings.
- Completes material quantities and construction equipment list for Manager
- Recognizes self-perform vs trade work in scope analysis.
- Understands proposal requirements and anticipates what the Manager needs for the proposal (e.g., format, level of detail).
- Completes final cost estimate, adding all labor, equipment, material data, pricing documentation, overhead, and profit margins, and produces a final tender submission for review and approval.
- Recognizes risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions/ constraints.
- Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders, specifically trade contractors for best price.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of how estimates directly influence construction operations, project feasibility, and financial planning.
- Advanced understanding of divisional and elemental estimates
- Advanced skills in preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, including detailed takeoffs, labor and material costs, and overhead expenses.
- Provide accurate breakdown of indirect costs and direct costs based on the project requirements
- Able to independently build different class levels of estimates based on the stage of the drawings (Class D through Class
A)
- Skillfully develop detailed project timelines and resource allocation plans, ensuring efficiency and goal alignment.
- Identify potential project risks early and devise effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
- Allocate and manage resources judiciously, maximizing productivity and minimizing waste.
- Generate detailed and timely reports to provide clear project insights and progress updates.
- Able to understand and track each line item in their scope of work with limited support from Project Manager. Understands how scope of work is translated to work on active sites.
- Coordinates change orders, assessing their impact on project scope, schedule, and cost, and effectively communicating changes to the project team.
- Strong understanding of the design development from conceptual design to detailed design.
- Takes initiative in coordinating with architects, engineers, and design consultants to ensure the integration of design elements into the preconstruction phase.
- Possesses a solid understanding of the Ontario Building Code, ensuring all construction activities adhere to regional standards and legal requirements.
- Ensures that breakdown of estimates align with the Ontario Building Code…
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