Construction - Sr Estimator

Position:   Senior Estimator: Low/Mid Rise Construction

Accountability:  Vice President, Contracts & Purchasing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Estimator is responsible for the preparation of estimates for ongoing development projects that occur throughout the year including bid or budget preparation, design/build and hard-bid estimates.
• Assist in the creation/maintenance of an estimating system for the Low/Mid Rise Division that is complimentary to the existing estimating system at Great Gulf.
• Co-ordinate invitations to subcontractors and suppliers to bid on projects.
• Work closely with Architects and other professionals.
• Complete estimate pricing and conduct price analyses.
• Complete budget and final cost estimates.
• Solicit and award some major subtrades to coordinate the work and implement the tender packages and subcontract awards in accordance with Great Gulf’s standard policies.

Specific Estimating Duties:

• Estimate and cost new low-rise plans and mid-rise buildings.
• Prepare, enter and continually maintain accurate quantity take-offs estimates.
• Finalize take-offs for base plan prototypes including site visit to confirm quantities.
• Set up database for future use by vendors and suppliers through Purchase Orders.
• Estimate and cost any optional floor plans or requests accurately and in a timely manner.
• Produce cost saving techniques, materials, and procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Update, communicate and verify any direct cost changes, due to cost increases or quantity changes, to Vice President.
• Develop, learn, and implement software which applies to the job.
• Keep up to date on building code and municipal requirements.
• Compile Summary of Estimates for future historical data.
• Take-off Bill of Quantities for all divisions.
• Assist management with project planning through development reports and recommendations.
• Pricing based on both historical data and market pricing.
• Allocate cost keys for labour, material, equipment and subtrades.
• Other duties as assigned.