Estimator - Brantford, Canada - Frost Building Systems

Frost Building Systems
Frost Building Systems
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Brantford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Estimator

Summary of Responsibilities


Estimators are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win a project.

Estimators must aggressively follow-up with vendor and or subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with Sales Management to follow-up on bids and budgets to close successful profitable work.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Bid Administration:

  • Prepares and maintains status of plan and spec reproduction
  • Solicits and maintains communication with vendors and subcontractors
  • Prepares vendor and subcontractor bid packages
  • Quantity take offs of project specific products inclusive of labour and equipment forecasts for labour production.
  • Entry and estimating cost program for current tenders
  • Transmit addenda and other bid information to vendor and subcontractors
  • Ensures that we have the proper coverage from vendors and subcontractors on bid day
  • Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from vendors and subcontractors
  • Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline no exceptions
  • Enters all relevant information into excel estimating template

Project Knowledge:

  • Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks followup question on every bid
  • Has a thorough understanding of the scope
  • Develops RFI's and clarifications
  • Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis
  • Minimize exclusions by "doing our homework"
  • Include valueengineering ideas
  • Follow up & assistance in Closing revision to costing and scope of work
  • Project turnover with Salesperson to Project Management department.

General requirements for this Estimating position

  • 5 years of experience in a similar Estimating role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Post secondary education in architecture design or drafting technology background, or equivalent work experience considered an asset.
  • Experience as architectural technologist for the development of the architectural design drawing
  • Blueprint reading ability is a must.
  • Must know Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Project.
  • Thorough knowledge of quoting methods and procedures
  • Must be selfmotivated & punctual.
  • Exhibits strong leadership and sound decision making qualities
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally.
  • Deals effectively and cooperatively with established policies and procedures
  • Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech.
Frost Building Systems Inc.

will provide a competitive compensation package inclusive of benefit plan based on industry relevant experience and knowledge of the cladding industry.

Frost Inc.

is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

- construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location
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