Senior Estimator – Rebar
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the estimating process for all project bids
- Continuously hunt for new project opportunities, tenders and prequalification's
- Work closely with administrative staff to manage the trade invitation process
- Work with administrative staff to manage a data base to measure wins/losses and to track performance
- Work closely with senior company leadership to prioritize opportunities and tenders
- Analyze project plans and specs and coordinate with project team to confirm full scope
- Establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on best practices and analysis
- Identify risks and how to mitigate
- Liase with various teams to ensure adherence to project scope and delivery timelines
- Review estimates from contracted estimators to ensure adherence to scope and check for potential mistakes
- Build estimates and ensure accurate quantity takeoffs
- Perform follow-up calls and email
- Manage project “Hand off” on all successful bids
- Assist with project planning
- Assist with estimating change orders and change directives
Requirements:
- Post secondary education
- Minimum 5 years of rebar estimating experience
- Expert ability to read and understand construction drawings and addenda
- Proven level of knowledge with estimating systems, bid preparation and execution
- Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) and Blue Beam
- Experience with ASA estimating software is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized and focused