Estimator - Edmonton, Canada - York Group

York Group
York Group
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Edmonton, Canada

3 days ago

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About York


The York group of companies is a family-owned business, with a deep commitment to our values and doing what we say.

We are a highly innovative group motivated to disrupt and re-invent the construction industry by providing Construction Solutions Simplified.

York Construction was created in 2022 to provide general contracting services to York Realty - but within months, we are already building for third parties.

So, while York Construction is a new company, it has deep roots and a high growth trajectory.


Responsibilities:


  • Collect, compare and analyze different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Identify labor, material, costs and time requirements on a project basis by researching proposals, recent invoices, drawings, and any related documents.
  • Prepare cost estimate reports (level of detail required will vary depending on end use).
  • Revise cost estimate reports to reflect design changes, client needs, or when the availability of materials or labour changes.
  • Advising development team about opportunities to improve costeffectiveness of construction.
  • Be responsible for the project tendering process
  • Conduct regular risk assessments with a view to proactively managing increased costs or delayed schedule in construction projects.
  • Oversee the different stages of a project to ensure that expenses follow the forecast plan and inform ongoing estimates.
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance to other team members
  • Participate in the development of project management tools and processes
  • Constantly strive to improve company processes and the quality of the finished product
  • Use your creativity to provide solutions
  • Bring passion, excitement, and positivity to the job
  • Work within the team and uphold York's values

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 years' experience as an estimator
  • Construction Engineering Technology diploma preferred
  • Experience working on Design-Build projects in a variety of sectors light industrial and commercial experience preferred
  • A solid understanding of current building systems, materials, and building codes
  • Indepth knowledge of financial aspects of construction including estimating, budgeting, cost control and reporting
  • Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and thinking outside the box to create solutions
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced organization continually meeting deadlines
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
  • Motivation, great organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
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