About this role
*Roles and Responsibilities*
* Support the overall estimate and RFP process. * Obtain all necessary construction documents per the request for proposal (RFP). * Study the construction documents and discuss issues with subcontractors to accumulate and issue the client with pre-bid RFI?s. * Prepare accurate descopes and validate revisions, changes, and additions to the request for proposal with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. * Understand and qualify all trade proposals for the best approach and value for the project * Helps to creates the complete bid package in a timely manner as to hold a bid review meeting with the selected construction team. This not only includes the estimate but also the written proposal package and preliminary project schedule. * Discusses the complete project in detail to the selected construction team during the bid review meeting and to explain all related costs. * Confer with supervisory personnel, sub-contractors, and design professionals to discuss the possibility of construction challenges. * Interpret and explain plans to the selected construction team. * Able to select the proper subcontractors and vendors for each particular project estimate. * Study job specifications and construction documents to determine appropriate construction methods. * Evaluate construction methods and determine the cost-effectiveness of plans. * Help to create a complete and accurate estimate for each project.
*Qualifications and Experience*
* Understand the reading and interpretation of drawings and specifications. * Experience and familiarity with the construction industry (Institutional ICI work, office buildings, community centers, libraries, long term care facilities) * Clear and fluent knowledge of computers and experience working with spreadsheets. * Exceptional communication skills. * Graduate from recognized engineering, architectural or construction management program is an asset. * Related construction experience is an asset. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), estimating software (Planswift) and AutoCAD/On-Screen Takeoff Required experience,
*Work Environment*
* Ability to work in an office and in the field in a fast-paced environment with variable working hours. * Ability to speak and understand English proficiently * Enjoy various challenges with a multi-tasked position from sales through to the completion of a building project. * The ideal candidate will have the desire, ability, and ambition to work their way up through the management of the firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care
Work Location: In person