Concrete Estimator in Markham
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Position Overview
The primary function of the Concrete Estimator is to provide accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential construction projects. Additional responsibilities include quote review, project management, and material purchasing. Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts. Exercise good judgment and experience in working with purchasing, concrete labor, equipment, and transportation costs to arrive at full cost estimate with appropriate profit margins to achieve Company's goals.
Responsibilities
· Functions as Lead Estimator
· Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, and services for our type of work
· Work on multiple projects and maintain contact with field personnel to handle questions, regarding RFI’s, change orders, and technically related issues
· Determines project specifications by studying project design, customer requirements, and performance standards, preparing cost estimates
· Responsible for hard bid, negotiated, and design/build projects in both the public and private sector
· Responsible for job packaging, scheduling, job cost & tracking, permitting, and must present well to clients, owners, and subcontractors
· Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a through price estimate.
· Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc.…to determine scope of work and develop quantity take-offs
· Incorporates safety in the means and methods decision making during the estimating phase
· Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
· Develops and maintains relationships with owners, general contractors
· Work with the Project Manager to provide them with assistance in weighing the potential risks and costs associated with taking on a particular project
· Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager
Requirements:
Qualifications
· At least 3-5 years estimating successful large commercial self-perform concrete projects
· Must possess the knowledge and field experience associated with cast in place concrete construction, concrete footings, and foundations.
· Good verbal and written communication skills for dealing with contractors, suppliers, purchasing, sales, and others.
· Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents.
· Knowledge of related structural products including joist, deck, stairs, rails, anchor rods, etc.
· Ability to assemble scope of work with required information in including inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications.
· Microsoft software applications including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
· Knowledge of terminology customarily used in the construction industry
· Knowledge in the use of computer and estimating software packages
o PRIMIVERA SURETRAK scheduling software
o AGTEK take-off software
o TEKLA structural design software
o Proficient Knowledgeable in HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software (Required)
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