Growing General Contractor located in Bolton is seeking a full time Estimator with experience in ICI and residential new builds and renovations.
Bid Administration
- Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction
- Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
- Prepares subcontractor bid packages and RFQs
- Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
- Ensures that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
- Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
- Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
- Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline – no exceptions
- Enters all relevant information into database or spreadsheet
- To complete spec summary form to start tendering
Project Knowledge
- Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up question on every bid
- Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned
- Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
- Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
- Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project
- Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
- Minimize exclusions by “doing our homework”
- Include value-engineering ideas on every bid
Follow up & Closing
- Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect and/or Construction Manager to close business.
Project turnover
- Properly turns over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner. Goal is 100% of awarded projects turned over to project management team within 24 hours of notification.
- Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern
- Review job cost with Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded
- Complete project kick-off form to ensure compliance
Subcontractor award
- Thoroughly checks requirements to buy the proper scope
- Releases materials for record only when possible
- Ensures that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule
- Provide subs with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)
Subcontractor management
- Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Estimating: 5 years (Preferred)