Project Estimator - Concord, Canada - CDC Contracting Inc.

Description

Position will be a part of our Estimating and Marketing Department Team to analyse and bid project tenders as well as work as part of the estimating team.

• Analyzes blueprints/drawings, specifications, proposals, contracts and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists for project estimates.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness for projects.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consults with engineers, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues for estimate submissions.
• Read in full contract documents and present risks or advantages that can be accounted for to the operations team prior to tender closing.

• Risk Analysis and Solving Problems
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best methods and processes to complete project scope.
• Identify Processes, Materials, or Tasks
• Identifying and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work schedule and budget for operations team.
• Prepare Initial Schedule of Work and Activities
• Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others to determine budget and costing parameters for estimate.

• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources to accurately represent the costs of works to preform tasks within the estimate submission.
• Coordinating the estimate submissions organizing time for bid submissions and preparation of estimate.
• Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
• Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Performing daytoday administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
• Establishing longrange objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

• Building and Construction
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of civil infrastructure, roads, or grading.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of Office Suite Software.
• Knowledge of Bid2Win Estimating Software.
• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry
• 5+ years of experience in an Estimator position
• We offer an excellent, competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefit package.

• Dental care
• Vision care

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed