Firma Contracting Inc. is a growing western Canadian based contracting company. This is a new position, and we are looking for someone that can ultimately take the estimating lead and work closely with senior management and ownership to determine opportunities that are a fit and develop proposals / quotes.
Firma offers candidates a highly collaborative environment for growth and leadership opportunity. We have a dynamic team with a great workplace culture. Our total compensation package is competitive because we value the people that make our business and develop relationships that make it succeed and flourish.
The Estimator - Residential & Commercial Renovations is responsible for seeking out residential and commercial renovation work and preparing estimates and quotes for clients, all the while ensuring a clear understanding of the project, scope, risks and requirements. The Estimator must follow-up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that bids are received. The Civil Estimator also assists the Project Management teams in project handoff and startup. Critical for success are the ability to take direction, work independently, manage time effectively, and demonstrate an acute attention to detail.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Seek out work opportunities and follow up on leads
Manage the estimating process and turn over to the construction team
Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates and new project set-up documents, including construction management, design builds, cost estimates and control budgets
Analyze drawings and specifications and determine potential risk exposure
Coordinate quote review with clients and maintain a good relationship with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and suppliers
Attend site / pre-construction meetings as needed and disseminate project information to the appropriate operations personnel
Complete a site walk-through with clients
Oversee projects during the construction phase.
Complete final walk-through upon completion.
Other duties as required.
Required Skills:
Minimum of 3 years experience of construction estimating
Experience estimating residential and commercial renovations scopes is required
Personable and great at building relationships
Experience and highly skilled in negotiating
Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), MS Project and Adobe
Impeccable attention to detail
Experienced in reading plans and specifications
Highly organized and collaborative
Strong communication skills - able to delegate and provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail
Proven leadership capabilities and able to mentor direct reports for advancement
* Valid driver's licence
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