Estimator

The ideal candidate will be responsible for appropriately evaluating the cost of a project (manufactured concrete pressure pipe), and evaluating the cost to take on that project.ResponsibilitiesPrepare quotes, make price requests and update databases of estimates and potential suppliers. Provides preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications.Interpret documentation, specifications and design drawings to define scope/content of estimates and prepare and participate in meetings with sales, production, clients, joint venture partners and consultants. Prepare work breakdown structures, bills of quantities and requests for quotations. Identify local subcontractors and suppliers, request quotes and prepare comparison sheets. Verification that the tender complies with the contractual requirements and the quality requirements. Detailed responsibilities include preparation of quotes and claims, management of addenda, collection of prices from suppliers, analysis of the feasibility/profitability of projects, Verification of documents included in the quote, validation of contractual documents as well as project management support for changeover costs and additional work.Fluent in French and EnglishQualifications / RequirementsAutoCAD knowledge is mandatoryAble to read and interprate civil and process drawingsMathematics knowledge, trigonometry basis is necessaryBe able to do a take-off and layouts starting from consultant drawingsStrong blueprint reading and interpretation skillsTechnical expertise in construction products manufacturing, specifically concrete pipeDetail oriented and &
awareness.Interpersonalskills - strong interpersonal and communication, team workerFluent in French and EnglishCapability to work in a faced paced time sensitive environment, working with tight deadlinesPost secondary education in an engineering discipling (technologist level at minimum);
Bachelor's degree an assetCapability to work in a faced paced time sensitive environment, working with tight deadlinesSolid understanding of basic accounting principles3 to 5 years' of construction sector experience