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  Responsible for preparing Estimates for Design-Build and for CM projects. This will include all ‘soft’ budget
  elements including commentary, assumptions lists, presentation materials etc., as required
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  Lead on hard bid pursuits
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  Study plans and specifications
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  Interpret the technical specifications of the tender documents
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  Analyze and prepare tender documents
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  Discuss the working methods to be applied, parts of the work to be subcontracted, risks and constraints of the call for tenders
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  Perform quantity calculations
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  Evaluate the costs of materials, labor, and necessary equipment
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  Find prices from subcontractors and suppliers
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  Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to confirm pricing, coverage, and cover scope gaps
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  Participate in mandatory visits and/or client meetings for relevant information;
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  Prepare the review of proposals and ensure that the scope of work is complete
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  Conduct site visits, review and approve the preparation of drawings, specifications and other design documents and ensure integration between all disciplines
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  Communicating with vendors to obtain bids for materials and services needed for construction projects
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  Pre-qualifies new vendors for potential use
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  Creates and issues tenders for sub-contracting pricing
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  Reviewing bids from vendors to ensure compliance with contract requirements
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  Maintains a costing database for future budgeting and estimates
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  Participates in the identification of project risks, mitigating company exposure to them effectively
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  Develop and consider the project schedule as well as construction challenges in all estimates
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  Proactively follows up on RFIs and maintains information

Requirements

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  A minimum of 5 years of experience in the role of Construction Estimator within a General Contracting (GC) and/or
  Design-Build GC firm having been the sole or lead Estimator with a clear track record of successfully won projects
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  Bilingual (an asset), but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required
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  Ability to obtain Secret-level security and Reliability status
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  Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, estimating, drawings and specifications, building material and required standards applicable to discipline
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  Working knowledge of Site Development, Building Envelope and M&E Systems for ICI facilities
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  Proficiency in the use of estimating software
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  Ability to breakdown a project to elemental scopes of work with both complete sets of project documentation as well as from preliminary conceptual designs. Ability to provide confident and personable service to clients and sub-contractors
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  Ability to work on multiple estimates of varying size and complexity
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  Ability to estimate high level budgets as well as detailed line-item estimates
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  Ability to communicate with Project Managers effectively and Site Superintendents to verify scope capture and project plan of the estimate
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  Ability to communicate with engineers effectively and architects to ensure all scopes of work are considered.
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  Possesses effective writing and oral communication skills
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  Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
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  Previous experience supporting projects using Construction Management, Cost Plus, Stipulated Sum, and Design- Build delivery methods
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  PQS / CEC designation, or working towards it, is considered an asset
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  Gold Seal Certification is desirable, but not required.

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  Autonomy
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  Attention to details
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  Dynamic and organized
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  Ability to work in a team
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  Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
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  Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills

Benefits

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  4 weeks of annual vacation
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  Complete group insurance program upon entry
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  Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
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  24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
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  Training and development programs
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  Employee assistance program
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  Active social club and health and wellness committee
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  Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment
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  A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done
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  Corporate Clothing Program
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  Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies