Estimator

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 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. The Tasks: Prepare and / or co-ordinate the preparation of full-cost estimates on Conceptual, Design-Build / Construction Management / IPD / Lump Sum or general tender work. Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications. Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts Obtain competitive material equipment prices for all tenders / pursuits, specific to each opportunity Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and contingency. Establish and develop competitive edges on tenders / pursuits in order to improve chances of success. Attend Pre-tender site visits / meetings in order to fully understand the scope of the tender / project Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality or availability of materials. The Requirements (Minimum Qualifications): Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an appropriate field. Three or more years of experience in estimating. Able to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints and as-builds. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe. Good understanding of current market conditions and competitors within our marketplace The Preferred Qualifications: Effective verbal communication and listening skills. Good time-management skills. Good client service and public interaction skills. Able to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision Collaborative in dealing with customers and fellow employees. Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.