Estimator - Building Group

In A Snapshot

The Govan Brown team is growing and we're looking for an Estimator with over 5 years of experience working on major, complex, base-build construction projects to join our Building Group Team.

Key role responsibilities:

• Ensure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project.
• Estimate and support pre-construction for specified projects within the GB Building Group.
• Confirm actual site conditions of projects by conducting site surveys and make recommendations to the client and design members on best approach and advising on constructability issues during preconstruction. This may involve several engineering or testing agencies such as geotech, soils, structural, or hazardous material abatement.
• Provide clients with package of pricing, scope letters, schedule and lead times; communicate quotes and budget status of the project with subcontractors, clients and Govan Brown.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, designers, architectural, structural, civil, and MEP engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and other project team members.
• Play a key role in securing new work by participating in RFP responses, proposals and presentations.
• Represent Govan Brown at all times in a professional manner that is consistent with the company’s values, including maintaining current project-specific knowledge, being prepared for project meetings, proactively communicating with the project team, and meeting deadlines and commitments.
• Prepare detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction) and/ or prepare accurate preliminary construction budgets to include subcontractor scopes, bids analysis.
• Keep current on changes in trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules.

Talents & Experience

• Ability to pull apart drawings and technical specs with a solid understanding of trade scope of work.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of demonstrated success in estimating major, complex projects in a general contracting or construction environment.
• Relationship savvy and interpersonal skills to demand the respect of all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction management, lump sum and design build contracts.
• Proficiency in computerized estimating programs.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong relationships with local sub-trades and knowledge of local market conditions.

Govan Brown is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration.