Position Summary
TRITAN Group is working with a residential construction and property development firm to find a Cost Estimator. Our client is based in Hamilton and specializes in high-end luxury and custom homes, focusing on new builds, renovations, and design-builds.
As the Cost Estimator, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of full-cost estimates and scopes of work for projects, including materials, sub-trade costs, and labour.
Roles and responsibilities
- Prepare and / or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general tender work.
- Prepare a full scope of work as outlined by the Design Manager to reflect the work being carried out for the project.
- Prepare materials, labour and sub-trade cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans and specifications.
- Prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and
- contingency.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
- Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work.
- Present estimates and conduct review meetings with the Design Manager.
- Support other department personnel as required which may include preparing estimates for other disciplines.
- Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal
- proposal.
- Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
- Perform additional assignments per the supervisor's direction.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in cost estimation.
- Ability to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints and as-builds.
- Mathematical skills and analytical skills to do material, job cost reports and labour estimates.
- Ability to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
- Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job to allow for pricing.
- Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with trades and suppliers.
- Effective communication and Time management skills.
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in construction / engineering degree an asset.
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