Estimator/project Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Wilcox Door Service Inc.

Wilcox Door Service Inc.
Wilcox Door Service Inc.
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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Estimating/Project Manager role will be responsible for calculating the total cost of a project including labour, trade requirements, equipment and material costs.

This includes identifying and researching suppliers/sub-contractors, preparing and evaluating requests for quotations from suppliers/sub-contractors, checking estimates for accuracy, presenting the prepared estimate, and working with the team on budgeting and cost control.


Responsibilities

  • Maintain an excellent rapport with all clients, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Read and interpret Architectural drawings, plans, and specifications
  • Request shop drawings from vendors and interpret customer notes for compliant submissions
  • Produce comprehensive onsite reviews
  • Complete field measurements
  • Review documents in detail to ensure accurate pricing from subcontractors/suppliers
  • Prepare final estimates for clients based on needs and company profitability margins
  • Manage multiple simultaneous projects with consistent on time delivery
  • Follow up on submitted bids
  • Negotiate and administer scope changes in current projects
  • Innovate new ideas for improving the estimating process
  • Develop metrics for measuring costeffectiveness of materials and techniques
  • Maintain files and records for ongoing projects
  • Ensure invoicing draws are prepared and met
  • Interpret and understand Construction contract documents
  • Resolve issues and recommend solutions for successful project outcomes

Education/Qualifications

  • Educational background in Architectural Technology, Construction Estimating or related field
  • Minimum 2 years experience as an Estimator in a technical role
  • Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including locating and interpreting key documents within Architectural bid packages, field measurement procedures, subtrade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.

Skills

  • Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills with attention to detail
  • Strong technical writing skills and effective verbal communicator
  • Responsible attitude and leadership qualities
  • Selfmotivated
  • Knowledge of Ontario Building Code an asset
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines


If you are confident that you fulfill the requirements for this position and want to join the Wilcox Door Service team, we want to hear from you.


Experience:


  • Overhead Door +
Loading Dock Industry: 2 years (preferred)
General Contracting: 2 years (preferred)

  • Estimating in a technical role: 2 years (preferred)

Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- construction estimating: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location:
In person
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