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    Permanent

  • Location

    Toronto

  • Profession

    Construction And Property

  • Industry

    Construction

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Estimator - Residential Low Rise

Hays is working with a client that specializes in residential low rise construction. With over 42 communities built or under construction, this client is looking to add new, innovative, and sustainable designs to our portfolio and continue to build trust with prospective customers and homeowners.

To achieve this, we are looking for an estimator to join the team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparing preliminary budget pricing by obtaining: design drawings and sketches, obtaining and developing Schedule “A”, giving each sub-contractor a list of specifications and drawings.
  • Cover letter specifying of product being priced; size, location and timing of project and when pricing is required back.
  • Developing a spreadsheet to list model types, elevations and plans, trades and codes, totals for all model costs, contingency total and a final line for the sum of both.
  • Preparing Budget Pricing (hard and soft) for use to determine sale price of models
  • Assists in providing take-offs for project cost estimates
  • Preparing Contract Pricing with a complete set of approved working drawings, a complete set of brochures, final Schedule “A”; reviewing and comparing the above items for accuracy.
  • Preparing scope of work for each trade, which outlines every responsibility and the builder’s standard construction procedures for safety, building code and warning clauses.
  • Preparing a Quotation Analysis spreadsheet outlining specifics. Attaching a cover letter for tendering a package (same as budget procedure).
  • Completed tendering package which includes cover letter, scope of work, quotation of analysis spreadsheet and complete set of working drawings.
  • Preparing a sub-contractor bidder list and assign a number to each bidder. Comparing budget amounts to the actual amounts from quotation. Setting-up meetings with each trade.
  • Contract must be signed when the final sub-contractor is chosen.
  • All parties must sign all copies and pages.
  • Monitoring budgets in regard to expiry dates and informing accounting, Department head when costs are good and adjusting costs in order to complete site in budget.
  • Coding of all P.O.’ S as required for site and décor center.
  • Assisting of providing catalogue upgrade costs for use by décor center.
  • Assists décor center with plan revisions and costing estimates.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education
The candidate ideally possesses:
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in a construction related field.
  • 3 to 5 years experience as an Estimator in low-rise residential construction.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, written and verbal.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of building contracts and tender packages.
  • Good knowledge of construction, techniques and methodology.
  • The ability to work in a highly competitive market with extremely challenging targets and timelines.
  • Good knowledge base of industry standard CCDC contract types and building codes.
  • Strong understanding of standard industry terminology, specifications, and general practices.
  • Proficiency in drawing review and general interpretation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular with Excel, including use of Macros and Formulas.

Salary range: 70K to 85K
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Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you. While we ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities, please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Talk to Barry Mullen, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone:  4162031930

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