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9 Nov 2018

Full-Time Mechanical Estimator (1 Position)

E.S. Fox – Posted by jobgym225 –  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

POSITION TITLE                  :           Mechanical Estimator                     

DEPARTMENT                     :           Estimating                

LOCATION                            :           Hamilton, Area 3                  

REPORTS TO                         :           Area Manager

 

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Responsible for the pre-construction phase of a project including the ability to price, administer, negotiate and analyze the various stages of construction

 

KEY CUSTOMERS SERVED

  1. Prospective Customer
  2. Suppliers and Vendors
  3. Company Managers
  4. Tool, Purchasing and Estimating Groups
  5. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND/OR SERVICES PROVIDED
  • Reviews bid packages to determine resources required to complete request for quotation
  • Coordinates estimate between trades involved, ensuring tender scope is being fully accounted for in the most cost efficient manner
  • Review bid documents and determine which subcontractors need to be involved in the completion of the bid
  • May need to prepare Scope of Work
  • Prepares detailed bid packages for applicable trades and subcontractors for their use in preparing supporting quotations
  • Assembles pricing
  • Assesses cost of rentals, tools, equipment, non-productive labour and determine average labour rate
  • Coordinates of tender proposal requirements, including
    • Review of terms and conditions
    • bonding and insurance requirements
    • Tender breakdown requirements
    • Organization charts and resumes
    • Company experience
    • Craft rates and mark-ups for additional work
    • Preliminary schedules
  • Assembles estimate and pricing and review with Estimating Manager including
    • labour efficiencies and productivity related issues
    • indirect labour requirements
    • construction equipment requirements
    • overhead and profit levels
  • Prepares material takeoff
  • Participates in post tender activities, such as
    • coordination of sales effort and follow up
    • tender review meeting
    • tender negotiations
    • project initiation activities
  • Attends kick off meeting as required
  • Maintains up to date knowledge and awareness of current market conditions affecting the cost of construction
  • Maintains knowledge of contract laws and obligations, material specifications, scheduling and regional variations affecting the supply of labour, materials and modern construction methods

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

  • Accuracy and timeliness of prepared Bids and Quotes
  • Demonstrated knowledge of unit pricing
  • Success in Winning Bids/Estimates

 

  • PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Education Requirements

  • Community College Degree or Diploma in a Technical Discipline or Equivalent Construction Industry Experience
  • Construction Estimator Certified or enrolled in the Gold Seal Estimator Certification program (C.C.A.) and/or
  • Completion of Required courses through the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
  • C.E.C. designation

Specific Experience or Skills

  • Scheduling experience
  • Knowledge of multi-trade disciplines

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal relations
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Project
  • Team Player
  • Works well under time constraints

How to Apply

Email resume to Mary.McGrattan@esfox.com

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: To be determined.

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