Estimator - Buildings Division

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.
 

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Buildings division and deliver innovative projects in the healthcare, education, hospitality, recreational, entertainment, retail, commercial office, mixed-use, multi-family residential and light industrial sectors. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

Reporting to the Estimate Manager, the Estimator assists, supports, or leads the estimating team on higher complexity project pursuits, and may also be solely responsible for estimating of Level 2 (<$25M) projects with oversight from a Senior Estimator. The incumbent is accountable for determining project scopes, providing accurate quantifying / costing, managing deadlines, and mentoring the more junior team members, and possesses the ability to interpret all tender documents, work collaboratively, and communicate clearly with the Graham team and with trade partners. The incumbent has basic knowledge of market conditions and historical data required to actively participate in developing strategies to secure work and compile conceptual estimates.

Essential Functions

Execution

• Determine the project scope of work.
• Set-up and complete estimate in company standard estimating program.
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules based on self-perform productivities and subcontractor input to determine project duration and resulting overhead costs.
• Complete estimate quantification and draft costing of labour including productivities, equipment including productivities, material, and subtrade plugs.
• Identify and develop constructability requirements for project construction.
• Analyze design criteria and assist in recommending 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.
• Analyze and propose potential strategies, advantages, or innovations for the project that could provide Graham with a more competitive bid.
• Draft application of labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values.
• Analyze subcontractor bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included.
• Participate in or lead the bid close with the oversight of a more senior estimator.
• Assemble conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data.
• Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on smaller, less complex projects (or as a team member under a more senior lead).

Planning and Process

• Prepare an estimate schedule of all activities required to complete a fully quantified and costed estimate (or delegated scope) based on a full review of the Estimate Checklist (includes identifying milestone dates and highlighting any required support resources).
• Lead a small team of support estimators and operational staff, assisting with the planning of their time and  overseeing delegation and quality of work.

Financial Accountabilities

• Provide accurate assessments of risk and scope for completed estimates.
• Generate and assess risk mitigation plans, including ensuring proper bonding and insurance costing and appropriate contingencies.
• Select and invite to tender trade partners that are assessed to be financially viable with adequate manpower and appropriate level of expertise to complete the work.

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.
 

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.
 

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