Junior Estimator supporting quantity take - offs, supplier pricing, and proposals for Bird’s industrial fabrication and construction projects. Coordinating with estimating, engineering, procurement, and production teams.
About the role
- Quantity Estimator preparing estimates for construction projects in a dynamic environment. Working with a team, utilizing technology for accurate budgets in Toronto's construction sector.
Responsibilities
- Work independently or as part of a team to prepare estimates and budgets.
- Perform preliminary and detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications using assembly-based on-screen takeoff software.
- Prepare quantity take-offs for conceptual, design-build, construction management, or general tender projects.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work.
- Prepare tender packages for subcontractor bidding.
- Liaise with subcontractors for bid requests, questions, and follow-ups.
- Review subcontractors’ tenders and prepare preliminary analyses for review.
- Evaluate design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or material available.
- Assist project management teams with subcontractor awards, quantity analysis, and change orders
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Civil or Construction Engineering Management diploma or equivalent; or a minimum of 1-3 years of related construction estimating experience, preferably with general contractors.
- Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Excel and Excel formulas
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Capable of accurately preparing a variety of quantity take-offs across all CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) divisions of work
- Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience with onscreen takeoff software
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Possess reliable transportation for travel to the Toronto Head Office or jobsites located throughout the GTA, as needed.
Benefits
- AI tools used for recruitment screening
- Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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