Estimator

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Manager, Estimating & Purchasing, the Estimator ensures all information, PO’s and material take-offs are distributed to the appropriate departments and trades with a strong focus on detail, accuracy and cost control within the construction timeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders and ‘request for quotes’ in conjunction with the appropriate construction stage.
• Review and accept quotes from various trades and suppliers.
• Completing purchase order summaries to determine profitability on an individual job basis.
• Analyze working drawings and accurately complete material take-offs.
• Assist, review and reconcile interior selections documents and quotes to ensure process is completed within the given timeframes.
• Report status of interior selections process on a weekly basis to Estimating & Purchasing Manager.
• Maintain cost control by ensuring accuracy of pricing from trades and suppliers, working within budget parameters, and reviewing invoices against purchase orders.
• Ensure all information received is accurate and passed on to necessary departments in a timely fashion.
• Complete custom pricing upon request.
• Communicate with Sales, Construction, Interior Selections and Design departments.
• Negotiate with trades and suppliers on custom pricing.
• Cross training with team members and support others during absences and vacation relief.
• Other accountabilities as needed and as directed by the Estimating and Purchasing Manager.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience with a home building company.
• 2-year diploma in Building Development Technologies (BDT) or equivalent.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work independently with little guidance.
• A desire to grow and continue to learn about residential construction.
• Experience working closely within Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and Buildtopia is an asset.
• Attentive to detail, collaborative and a strong team player.

For consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@baywesthomes.com

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in joining the team with Baywest Homes and Section23, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• How many years of working in Residential Development do you have?

Experience:

• Estimating: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-23