Estimator - Residential & Commercial Renovations

ESTIMATOR - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL RENOVATIONS

Firma Contracting Inc. is a growing western Canadian based contracting company. This is a new position, and we are looking for someone that can ultimately take the estimating lead and work closely with senior management and ownership to determine opportunities that are a fit and develop proposals / quotes. 

Firma offers candidates a highly collaborative environment for growth and leadership opportunity. We have a dynamic team with a great workplace culture. Our total compensation package is competitive because we value the people that make our business and develop relationships that make it succeed and flourish.

The Estimator - Residential & Commercial Renovations is responsible for seeking out residential and commercial renovation work and preparing estimates and quotes for clients, all the while ensuring a clear understanding of the project, scope, risks and requirements. The Estimator must follow-up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that bids are received. The Civil Estimator also assists the Project Management teams in project handoff and startup. Critical for success are the ability to take direction, work independently, manage time effectively, and demonstrate an acute attention to detail.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Seek out work opportunities and follow up on leads


• Manage the estimating process and turn over to the construction team


• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates and new project set-up documents, including construction management, design builds, cost estimates and control budgets


• Analyze drawings and specifications and determine potential risk exposure


• Coordinate quote review with clients and maintain a good relationship with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and suppliers


• Attend site / pre-construction meetings as needed and disseminate project information to the appropriate operations personnel


• Complete a site walk-through with clients


• Oversee projects during the construction phase.


• Complete final walk-through upon completion.


• Other duties as required.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years experience of construction estimating 


• Experience estimating residential and commercial renovations scopes is required


• Personable and great at building relationships


• Experience and highly skilled in negotiating


• Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), MS Project and Adobe


• Impeccable attention to detail


• Experienced in reading plans and specifications


• Highly organized and collaborative


• Strong communication skills – able to delegate and provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail


• Proven leadership capabilities and able to mentor direct reports for advancement


• Valid driver’s licence