Estimator

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Job Description

Our client has a requirement for an Estimator for a permanent role. The position is located in Toronto, Ontario.

What Makes This Special

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

 

Role

The Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates, budgets while working with the project management team in preparing schedules. He or she will also participate in the development and marketing of our client’s services.

 

Responsibilities

• Attend bid walks, gather and reviewing client plans, and specifications in order to prepare quotes
• Prepare construction budgets by studying plans, scope of work, identifying and projecting costs for each project
• Solicit, receive and review quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Keep up-to-date with market trends, suppliers and industry changes to maintain a competitive advantage
• Prepare tenders for submission
• Resolve cost discrepancies by comparing and analyzing historical data
• Prepare project cost reports
• Liaise with the project management team to review budgets, scope of work, irregularities, and determine adjustments for future projects
• Negotiate purchase orders and subcontracts following the award of bids

 

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing estimates in the wireless (cellular) telecommunications industry
• 3 years of experience in vendor or client management
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout the province when necessary

 

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of construction specifications, practices , costs and estimating techniques
• Strong negotiations skills
• Strong mathematical and computer skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to read plans and specifications
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Attention to detail with the ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet objectives

 

Keywords: Estimate, Civil engineering, Construction, Bids, Tenders, Wireless

How to Apply

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