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Company Description
We are Chandos
Inclusion. Collaboration. Ingenuity. Innovation.
These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!
We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified commercial builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.
Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.
Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

The Construction Cost Estimator is responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. This individual's accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business.

• Attend Pre-tender site visits / meetings in order to fully understand the scope of the tender / project
• Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts
• Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and contingency.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required
• Obtain competitive material & equipment prices for all tenders / pursuits, specific to each opportunity
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality or availability of materials.
• Prepare and / or co-ordinate the preparation of full-cost estimates on Conceptual, Design-Build / Construction Management / IPD / Lump Sum or general tender work.
• Establish and develop competitive edges on tenders / pursuits in order to improve chances of success.
• Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications.
• Attend and Participate in Interviews with Client Teams for projects / opportunities that we are pursuing
• Participate and / or lead commercial / contract negotiations for Sub-trade “Buy-out’s” on secured projects; in conjunction with the operations team

Qualifications

• Able to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids.
• Three or more years of experience in estimating.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for interpretation of job-cost reports.
• Able to read and interpret building specifications, schematics and as-builds.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for development of material and labour estimates.
• Good understanding of current market conditions and competitors within our marketplace
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an appropriate field.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe.

Additional Information
Chandos is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Competitive wages
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or phone calls from agencies. Thank you.