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Description

Reporting to the General Manager, this position involves the overseeing and coordination of all aspects of the estimating and the
Pre-Construction process. Including estimate preparation, subcontractor solicitation & preparation of sub contract documents. Contract administration during construction and preparation of project close out documentation.

Duties include:
Read drawings/proposals/specifications and extract information relevant to estimating the project, and computation of associated costs with a strong attention to detail.
Preparation of cost estimates for projects based upon drawings and specifications and maintaining cost tracking information and records.
Coordination and scheduling of materials, manpower and sub-trade contractors to ensure effective project completion for our clients.
Preparing progress reports, construction schedules and milestones and monitoring progress against established schedules.
Using a team approach to direct crews to undertake work, organization and delivery of materials to deliver a quality outcome for our client.
Maintain established relationships with architectural and engineering consultants, and work closely with clients and client representatives in all aspects of the project stages.
Contract administration.

Experience & Skills:
3-5 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating and project coordination on commercial projects.
Post-secondary diploma or a degree in a related discipline.
Technical knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and able to analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and determine site requirements and logistics.    
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) strong command of the English language
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
Experience with MS project and SAGE is an asset.
Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
Strong team player.
Honesty and integrity.
Valid driver's license.