Estimator - Future Opportunties at Pine Glen Group — NeverHard

EstimationFull TimeOakville, ON I. About Us Pine Glen brings together state-of-the-art technology, the most recent advances in process, and an experienced team dedicated to the work we perform, residential home building to institutional and commercial construction. Built on innovation, we constantly challenge ourselves to meet the demands of existing markets, and anticipate how to serve emerging ones. II. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Reporting to Eddie Jurinic and Justin Pellicciotta, the Senior Estimator will be responsible to deliver properly organized estimates, budgets, and proformas and ensure the necessary systems and procedures are in place and implemented to manage Pine Glen’s Risk. Iii. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Determine Standard and Project Specific Labour & Equipment rates to be carried in estimates Establish and maintain Unit Price database Provide estimating leadership to Business Development opportunities Maintain files and correspondence on active project estimates Develop and maintains positive relationships with clients, consultants and sub-trades Maintain estimating department policies, procedures and standards Assess and update “Bid” Contract Documents Responsible for accuracy of tender submissions Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate Provide Value engineering. Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials Be the “strategy maker” on estimates and provide strategy to “win the bid” Provide overall Risk Analysis and ensure Pine Glen’s Risk is managed as per policies Identify overall risk areas and bring them to attention of Justin and Eddie Computes cost estimates of raw materials, purchased equipment or subcontracted work and labour required Prepare overall project estimates Take lead role in preparation of bids and prepare bids Perform additional estimating related assignments per Justin and Eddie’s direction Perform quantity take-off from construction drawings Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc and control distribution of tender documents Participate in tender closing i.e., review of documents, compile proposal information, computes cost estimates on sub contracted work if required, cost out potential scope of work changes, costs out potential additional costs claims situations Prepare Post Tender “Issues for Construction” for Construction Manager in HAND OFF MEETING Iv. Other Duties And Responsibilities Concept estimating skills an asset Supervise Administrative duties Supervise tender document control Performs other duties and responsibilities as required V. Supervisory Responsibilities Oversees estimating process. Vi. Knowledge And Skills Use past experience in the construction industry Advanced knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems are essential Broad knowledge of scheduling and general requirements of construction projects Strong knowledge of construction costs Negotiation skills Computer literate – working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Strong communication skills – oral and written Strong attention to detail Self-motivated Ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to work with others as a team Organization and leadership skills Multitask and results oriented Analytical skills Adaptability to respond to change VII. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Assist Operations Staff in post tender negotiations with sub trades to maximize our monetary position on projects VIII. EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT Customer contact dealing with site meetings, project management, negotiating contracts, resolving disputes and general communication Supplier contact dealing with coordinated strategy development, contract negotiation, project management, resolving disputes and general communication Frequent contact with the public (Job sites visits, Clients, Consultants, Sub trades) Develop and maintain positive relations with clients, consultants and sub trades IX. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Able to perform in a fast paced environment Prolonged sedentary positioning Long hours at times Source operational input as necessary for essential functions X. SPECIFIC DAILY RESPOSIBILITIES Ensure FLOW CHART specific duties are carried out on time and with care. Estimate projects Compete the tendering process as per corporate protocol Management and upkeep of production home sector budgets per model Management and upkeep of production home proformas per site Available on emergency situations by phone and/or email Review and follow up with emails in a timely manner Making positive recommendations to improve corporate positioning Maintain minimum amount of working hours to ensure work is being completed (Monday – Friday, Saturdays as required) Meeting all bid and tender deadlines keeping the construction projects on time Maintaining office up keep XI. IMMEDIATE PINE GLEN GROWTH PLAN General Manager of estimation/contracts department in all division Improvements required to obtain this position are; Ø Being able handling a substantial quantity of jobs to enable this position. Ø Being able to project construction budgets with accuracy Ø Enforcing vendors to adhere to budgets and contracts without allowing numerous change orders and addition costs to Pine Glen Ø Communication with all sectors, specifically vendors, clients and colleagues to achieve goals of Pine Glen Ø Display a positive attitude and lead by example Ø Reviewing jobs in detail to avoid/anticipate possible additional costs or time delays in schedules Xii. Compensation Annual Salary paid Bi Weekly Potential additional compensation (benefits, phones, gas allowance, bonus incentives) Apply NowSee all open positions