Junior & Senior Structural Steel Estimator

Strong computer background including experience with MS Office - Excel, Word, MS Projects, Primavera, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and equipment.
• An understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness.
• Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule.
• Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints
• Ability to work in a team environment and willing to promote teamwork by motivating, coaching and -guiding others.
• Ability to problem solve, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a time sensitive environment.
• Develop complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit,
• quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for management review. Implement and maintain systems and procedures in relation to estimating.
• Analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects that supports the presentation of estimate proposals.
• Interpret historical data and statistics to prepare conceptual estimates.
• Prepare and present research and cost data to the management team.
• Develop a bid strategy, plan out project schedule/execution, complete estimates and proposals and present to management. Complete proposals in their entirety utilizing templates provided as a starting point.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (both verbally or written) with the project teams, all levels of management, clients, and industry contacts;
• and Additional and alternative duties that may be changed from time to time by the Employer.
• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Follows up with clients regarding estimates/quotes.
• Updates client through client accepted/sponsored software.
• Analyze production specifications and construction data and performs mathematical calculations to determine the material, tools, and human resource requirements for the schedule.
• May prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• May prepare purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Coordinates between shop, site contractors and clients.
• Prepares bill of material.
• Prepares and maintains directory of suppliers and contractors.
• Estimates pre-contract costs.
• Advises on tendering procedures. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Monitors and adjust contract expenditures.
• Assist the Project Manager with administrative duties.
• Coordinates the project in all matters related to the project content.
• Implementing the agreed action plan to the agreed standards and deadlines.
• Ensuring the effective preparation and delivery of all project events, meetings and production of all necessary documentation.
• Takes responsibility for the effective flow of information between team members and participants in project activities. Resolves coordination issues and problems that develop during the project.
• Those that cannot be resolved are elevated to Project Manager.