Junior Estimator

• Full-Time
• Oakville
• Posted 4 hours ago

Looking for an exciting opportunity in Estimating?

Are you an ambitious construction estimator, looking for a new role at an innovative and up-and-coming company? Do you want to make your mark in our estimating department while you build your career? Let’s have a chat.

We are looking for a full-time Junior Estimator to work out of our head office in Oakville. This position offers a competitive salary plus full benefits.

ABOUT US:

Ingenuity Development is a rapidly growing general contractor and construction manager that has earned a reputation for integrity and quality construction. Opened in 2007 by our three principals, Mario, Peter, and Matthew, Ingenuity is known for bringing a passion for craftsmanship and an emphasis on relationships to commercial construction projects.

Our secret to success is simple: hire great people and trust them to excel in their roles while continuously improving how we deliver results. Here’s the formula: Happy Team = Happy Clients.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Ingenuity currently has an opportunity for a Junior Estimator. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively as a key member of the firm’s estimating team. Reporting to the Chief Estimator, the Construction Estimator is responsible for helping projects come to life by accurately estimating the overall costs of delivery. You’ll be involved in work procurement and pre- and post-contract award activities for complex projects in the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sector.

You’ll develop project estimates and budgets for clients by analyzing drawings, specifications, and obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors. When projects are complete, you’ll analyze and compare final costs to estimates, and prepare reports and recommendations to resolve concerns about budgets and materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Obtain and coordinate consultant documents and information for tendering.
• Process contracts, purchase orders, signage purchase orders, and invoices.
• Provide general assistance to the estimating department.
• Coordinate full tenders.?
• Provide assistance to maintain file storage to include As-Builts Maintenance manuals, specifications, and tender sets
• Create, maintain, and update various databases (Contractor database, unit rate database, fee proposals, and project status).
• Special projects as required.
• Professionalism – The expectation of the Jr. Estimator is to portray a level of professionalism when representing the company to both internal and external personnel.
• Process Improvement and Innovation – The expectation is that the Jr. Estimator will participate in “lessons learned” meetings as well as the implementation of the improvements as directed by the Chief Estimator. The Jr. Estimator will provide input into the improvement of the project development process by actively seeking out new and innovative construction procedures, materials, and methodologies.
• Assist in the procurement strategy set forth by the Leadership Team.
• Assist in preparing tender packages and issue to subcontractors, including the closing of subcontractor proposals, bid analysis and summaries, and recommendations based on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Participate, coordinate, and host site tours and visits.
• Work with the Pre-Construction team to establish a scope of work prior to submitting a budget.
• Assist in the assembly and response to Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Quotations (RFQ), including preparing RFP/RFQ deliverables; i.e., bid forms, bonding forms, and insurance requirements, etc.
• Prepare accurate and well-organized budgets, estimates, and proposals upon request of Clients, Engineers, and Architects.
• Prepare Conceptual estimates, Fully Design estimates, and Design/Build estimates.
• Prepare all or parts of detailed quantity takeoffs, including general requirements, internal labour hours, and insurance requirements.
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules for estimating purposes.
• Assess potential project risks by reviewing drawings and specifications and making the senior team aware.
• Coordinate post-tender discussions and partake in negotiations.
• Monitor and update project budgeting documents and issue addendums as needed.
• Work with and resolve concerns raised by field staff related to budgets and materials, and ensure project managers and field staff have the proper documentation and direction related to projects.

ABOUT YOU:

You are Perfect for this Role Because You Have:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an estimating role with a General Contractor or Design/Build Firm.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills and strong work ethic.
• Design/Build and concept drawing estimating experience.
• Worked on Estimating projects from $500,000 to $40 million range.
• Experience estimating projects in the industrial, commercial, institutional sectors. Your initial focus will be tenant improvements, interior construction, and renovations. But commercial/industrial shell building construction and mid-rise construction estimating experience are required.
• Good understanding of various contract types (CCDC 14, CCDC 2, and CCDC 5A & 5B).
• Good understanding in subcontractor contracts (CCA 1).
• Strong computer skills in using Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Strong computer skills and experience using takeoff software; e.g., On Center, Bluebeam.
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Gold Seal Certificate (GSC), or Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) designation is not required but considered an asset.

Location:

We are located at 2275 Upper Middle Road East, Suite 601, Oakville, ON L6H 0C3. Our office is easily accessible from the 403 and 407.

How to Apply:

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