**Estimator General Contractor Commercial Construction New Build &Tennant; Improvement Winnipeg, MB $100,000
- $130,000*
* Estimator Duties & Responsibilities
- Determining the scope of work using the tender documents to establish what divisions of work are required and build the requirements in the invitation to bid software.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with subtrades to show the market that company appreciates their efforts, wants to secure work with them and help them be profitable and successful.
- Undertake full measured quantities / take offs and understand the nuances between the various divisional scopes to build an estimate with accurate splits.
- Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
- Estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, etc.
- Analyze potential strategies, advantages, and innovations for the project that help provide a more competitive bid.
- Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values and update the database accordingly.
- Analyze subcontractor lead letters and bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included.
- Attend site visits to help understand and verify project requirements.
- Lead bid closes on small to medium sized projects.
- Lead conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data.
- Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on small-sized CM projects.
- Analyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost, engineering quality,



and availability of materials.
- Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings.
- Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation.
- For small to medium sized projects, lead project handover meetings and participate in project meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet established milestones. Estimator Qualifications
- 3+ years of construction estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Adaptable and ability to work in a fast-paced, pressured setting while maintaining high-quality standards and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands effectively.
- Sound understanding of CCDC construction contracts and documents, drawings, specifications, building practices and building codes.
- Demonstrate a competitive passion and high-performance attitude.




- Advanced knowledge of trade disciplines and the integration of Mechanical and Electrical systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, costing, scheduling, risk management and profitability.
- Ability to provide mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to team members in their overall professional development and growth.
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills to evaluate options, assess risks, and make timely decisions that support estimating objectives.
- Ability to work collaboratively with pre-construction and project teams, subtrades, and stakeholders to achieve estimating and project goals. Training
- Gold Seal certification -required training to achieve designation
- Procore training modules applicable to Estimating role
- Suggested training offered through industry associations and educational institutions:
- Supervisory and Management Skills
- Communications, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution
- Construction Industry Ethics
- Construction Risk: Identify, Analyze, Mitigate
- Ongoing:
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Coaching Estimator Salary $100,000
- $130,000, annual discretional bonus, medical benefits, health & wellness programs, learning & development, opportunities for professional growth, project stability and diversity Estimator Similar Job Titles Junior Estimator Cost Estimator Construction Estimator Senior Estimator Preconstruction Interested? Apply below **Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity. We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.**

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