Job Order Detail

Description

At Westridge, we are committed to employ a team of passionate, high qualified professionals who are dedicated to excellence.  

Westridge is seeking an Estimator who will be responsible for preparing estimates for all types of construction projects, analyzing costs, and assessing cost effectiveness of products, subcontractors or services.  The key role is to successfully prepare estimates to win competitive bids and to prepare accurate budgets to support the project team on a construction management project.

Responsibilities
  Assemble accurate and well organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for Stipulated Price, Design-Build and Construction/Project Management projects
  Analyze drawings and specifications
  Understand contractual terms and conditions
  Provide clear, detailed quantity take-offs
  Evaluate & organize sub-contractors quotations to ensure quotes meet contract documents
  Complete budgeting and scheduling for projects and track same.
  Maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients
  Identify cost saving opportunities
  Complete post bid reviews and track bid performance and success
  Secure current labour, material and equipment costs

Qualifications
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Engineering/Construction or related field
3+ years of previous estimating experience
Good communication, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills
Thorough understanding of all facets of construction
Estimating software knowledge would be an asset

Compensation and Benefits
  Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
  Comprehensive benefits package (100% employer paid) including dental, optical and medical and company matched pension plan
  Vehicle allowance

Applicant must be able to read and write English and be legally available to work full time in Canada.

Please go to westridge.ca for full description of ad.  

Apply by email only to roxanne.berscht@westridge.ca.