Senior Estimator
MaxPeopleHR, Canada
Job Description
About Us
We’re not your typical HR and Employment Law Consulting Firm.We’reyour go-to team for all things Human Resources. We're the experts in HR, Training, Recruitment, and Employment Law services, here to help you elevate your people strategy.Whether you're a small start-up or a mid-sized company, we've got the HR know-how and legal savvy to fuel your growth.
About our Client
Four decades of constructing projects and reinforcing relations, DeFaveri still continues to strive and adapt to meet client expectations. From once, just a trusted Masonry subcontractor, DeFaveri has leveraged off of their solid reputation. Impacting, either within the ground or complete to the roof, DeFaveri has passionate and qualified employees, through insight and expertise to expropriate client barriers to create opportunities through their Construction and Management Divisions. Where other contracting companies struggle with corporate branding, DeFaveri has learned, what brands a corporation is through reward and recognition of its employees. The success of its employees is the success of the company, period. Clients return to DeFaveri, for its consistent and effective approach to project delivery, no matter the model of contract or service required. Clients expect the best and DeFaveri strives to deliver on their promise, from start to finish.
The position ofSeniorEstimatorwill primarily be responsible for the preparation of estimates for multiple projects in General Contracting divisions for DeFaveri. This position will prepare take-offs and estimates of probable costs to contribute to the teams’ sales and profit target objectives.
What you’ll be doing:
- Under the direction of the President and the Senior Estimating team, calculate quantity takeoffs, material price lists, labour, and equipment costs, etc.
- Prepare budget and firm price estimates and detailed specifications on construction work for the client.
- Work in the office and occasionally spend time on construction sites reviewing projects to price, progress objectives.
- Obtain price estimates from vendors and subcontractors; negotiate and solicit bid prices
- Ensure that price quotes are prepared for and received by potential customers.
- Update takeoffs for changes in drawings, addendum, or other job specifications; report changes to the President
- Organize drawings and all other job documentation, both electronically and paper copy
- Maintain job files, responsible for the proper filing system.
- Exercise strong focus to meet deadlines, strong attention to detail, strong organization skills and problem-solving aptitude.
Performance Requirements include:
- Maintains a network of effective relationships and coordinates closely with Vice-Presidents, Project Coordinators, Customers, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, and other Staff.
- Ensures that Estimating assumptions include provisions for a safe working environment.
Requirements
What we require:
- University Degree or Diploma in Construction Estimating, Engineering (CET) construction management or a related discipline would be preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of estimating experience in ICI obtaining drawings, electronic files, and all other documentation required to prepare project takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings, and plans. Detailed understanding of means and methods and construction sequences.
- The Estimator must have the personality and necessary skills to work with diverse groups including clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, and maintain these working relationships.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Bid2Win software and the ability to learn and utilize new programs (CMIC, 4S Safety)
- Valid driver’s licence in good standing
Benefits
What they Offer
- Over 40 years in business
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus program
- Outstanding benefits
- Competitive RRSP contributions
- Continuing education and training opportunities
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve.We thank all applicants for their interest in MaxPeople but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.