Sr. Estimator Job Toronto Ohio USA,Construction

Location: Toronto

Job Description s:

Supervise the solicitation of trades and suppliers regarding bid invitations, pricing, addenda, and tender/bid closings
Supervise junior estimating staff that provides quantity take-offs for all important, designated areas of the estimate while ensuring the take-off is well notated for hand-over to the project team
Analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation in preparation of bid estimates for projects, perform or supervise the preparation of complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of estimate for management and client review
Actively build subcontractor/supplier database and relationships to ensure best pricing
Ensure the flow of preconstruction information internally and externally is maintained and documented
Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting preconstruction database
Perform turnkey estimating duties from time of project's introduction to company to beginning of construction, including the following:
Create/maintain organized estimate files
Take responsibility for all preconstruction correspondence with all involved parties including: bid invitations, requests for information, addenda, and scope of work clarification
List comprehensive estimate with detailed line items appropriate for the scope of work of each project
Solicit accurate pricing from qualified subcontractors/vendors/suppliers/ to ensure adequate competitive coverage of each estimate line item
Organize project site visits if necessary to define scope and familiarity with project
Define/confirm scope of work for each subcontractor/supplier and produce written scope sheet certified by same if other documentation of scope is not completely clear
Provide scope of work clarification document to clarify any relevant information not clarified in bid documents
Participate in meetings with project management team to prepare any successful estimates for construction
Apply knowledge and skills through the handling of complex problems and share expertise with the estimating team
Evaluate, present and support the presentation of estimate proposals
Prepare conceptual estimates by interpreting historical data
Maintain historical cost data
Oversee and manage selection and maintenance of subcontractors within a database
Provide guidance for non-estimating personnel on their estimating related requirements
Provide technical training to subordinates
Interface and communicate effectively with other estimating staff, all levels of management, clients and industry contacts
Contact and develop business relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates
Explore future opportunities pursuant to the business plan, manage bids and lead the estimating team in all estimating opportunities
Prepare for and attend major trade pre-award meetings as required
May perform other related duties as assigned
Undertake risk assessment on price, supply, demand and length of project
Keep up to date with new construction materials, methodologies rules and regulations

Job Requirements:

A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive construction estimating experience
Experience working on ICI projects, including hospitals
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Architectural Design, Engineering, Construction, or Quantity Surveying (preferred)
Professional membership in CIQS (strongly preferred)
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and related estimating software
Understanding of Revit models and ability to use model information for estimating
Strong knowledge of quantity surveying and estimating techniques as it relates to construction
Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, develops project schedule
Solid knowledge of trade scopes development
Ability to professionally operate in a fast-paced environment maintained by a company in a positive controlled growth mode
Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done
Effective professional oral and written communication skills
Must possess a strong work ethic and values that are above-reproach
Has developed technical knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and equipment.
Must possess excellent problem solving skills
Strong financial acumen
Proven track record of work winning valued at $100M+
Solid understanding of specifications, construction methods and procedures
Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, Sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures