Estimator/project Coordinator - Scarborough, Canada - Black & McDonald Limited

Black & McDonald Limited

Verified Company

Scarborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Black & McDonald's Southern Ontario Utilities team is growing If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you.

Th Estimator/Assistant Project Coordinator is located in office and sometimes on site and typically reports directly to the Project Manager.

Estimator/Assistant Project Coordinators analyze cost estimates and prepare take-offs on overhead line and underground distribution projects.

You will provide support in project operations, in planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget.

Their primary focus costs management, estimating, reporting, and handling project change under the direction of senior leadership.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepares electrical/civil work take-offs and estimates on utility projects including costs of materials, labour and equipment required for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations
Establishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
Participates in site review, tender review, tender handoff, and project closing, as required
Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Conducts material and equipment purchasing for secured key projects
Updates and maintains Bid 2 Win/Accubid database
Assist Project Manager to ensure project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are in accordance with company policy and contract specifications are met
Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
Assist in planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines
Complete quantity take offs from construction drawings, track and update asbuilt quantities and field verify when required
Assist in preparing contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts
Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
Document control
Other duties as assigned