Job Status:
Full Time
Geographic Location:
Ontario
City:
Toronto and area
Employment Sector:
Construction
Job Description:
This position requires the ability to visualize a project by reviewing the drawings through various phases of construction and provide a detailed estimate of the project costs.
Responsibilities:
Attending pre-tender site meetings to assist in the preparation of accurate estimate
Preparing takeoffs/estimates for assigned jobs
Preparing and following-up on quotations and tenders
Job costing, analysis and profitability reporting
Sourcing tenders, preparing lead letters and submitting final quotations
Reviewing all contracts and accepted quotations, reviewing CCDC Documents
Reviewing and coordinating shop drawings
Writing up purchase order to vendors and suppliers
Preparing material order sheets
Managing, reviewing and organizing change directives, site instruction and change orders. Preparing prices for extras or credits associated with each change.
Staying aware and informed of all new materials or techniques by attending material manufacturer's seminars, trade shows, etc
Qualifications:
Familiar with Accubid estimating software or equivalent software experience
Strong blueprint reading skills
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast pace environment
Excellent time management skills
Ability to multitask