Lead Estimator Jobs

ABOUT US

Hestia Construction Inc. is a forward-thinking construction company that uses innovation and technology in providing a complete value-added solution for the commercial, Multi-unit Residential and Healthcare markets, specializing in the delivery of multi-phased campuses for continuing care and multi-unit residential. Hestia maintains the culture of a family company with the distinct capability to deliver on quality and value, regardless of the size, location, or complexity.

Hestia is looking for high preforming individual for the role of Lead Estimator to lead all project cost estimation and bid preparation at the corporate office in Calgary.The successful candidate must have 5 to 10 years’ experience in estimating commercial and multi-unit residential markets in the construction industry. The candidate must have knowledge in tendering, quantity take-offs and be detailed orientated, organized and a good communicator both verbally and written.

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Estimator is responsible for the quantification, cost estimation, and bid preparation for all development and construction projects. The Lead Estimator will work closely with the project management team in the preparation of estimates, project initiation and planning.

The Lead Estimator will apply industry best practice techniques to ensure work is done accurately and assists in the project success. The Lead Estimator is to work collaboratively as part of the team and reports to the VP.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

·Prepare preliminary budget assessments with project statistics, scope preparation and summary.

·Review schematic drawings analysis and provide key notes for issues and alternatives.

·Attend site visits and meetings, as required.

·Manage all Class D to Class A estimating activities during pre-construction.

·Work closely with the VP and PM team to produce well prepared cost plans (estimates, scopes, VE, schedule, risk analysis, variance reports).

·Coordinate and participate in constructability review sessions with the PM and Site Super and take notes.

·At tendering stage, be responsible for tender packages, trade reconciliation sheets, work closely with the PM to identify specific scopes.

·Prepare bid packages for construction management projects.

·Coordinate and lead trade scope clarification meetings.

·Prepare pre-tender and post-tender estimates with variance reports.

·Provide smooth transfer of project estimates to the project team.

·Prepare procurement schedule, tendering, buy-outs, set up costing system and control estimate for future historical data.

·Follow up with project through to completion.

·Assist PM with labor cost report and productivity reports how it relates to estimate.

·Make periodical site visits and walk arounds with PM and Site Super.

·Assist to identify difficult and unique design details, formwork systems (how it was estimated, how it was built) and construction equipment.

·Perform and manage all labor, material and equipment take-offs and associated pricing.

·Communicate with all required subtrades for each tender to ensure understanding and completeness of scope.

·Ensure all required information is completed and assembled prior to the tender deadline.

·Coordinate preparation of full estimates, identifying inherent risks and opportunities.

·Prepare milestone schedules to match estimate and scope of work.

·Keep current in building best practices and knowledge of industry changes.

·Be a team player and carry-out other duties as required by the VP.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS:

·Able to interact professionally and effectively with all levels in the company.

·Demonstrate ability to gather and organize information from several sources and compose sound knowledge of construction and building techniques with ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

·5+ years’ experience in construction estimating.

·Experience in tendering and closing tenders, tender comparisons, procurement models and bulk negotiations with vendors and organization of documentation.

·Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office.

·Experience with Sage 300 CRE, Procore, Bluebeam Revu is an asset.

·Gold Seal Certification in Estimating or working towards it is an asset.

·The ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

·Strong verbal and written communication skills along with a team-oriented mindset.

·Ability to always display a high level of professionalism and possess the ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy and completeness.

·Valid driver license required.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those candidates chosen for further review will be contacted. All other resumes will be retained for future consideration.