ASCO's Senior Estimator plays a major leadership role within the preconstruction team by leading the development of proposals, budgets and accurate and competitive cost estimates for ICI projects. This position is responsible for managing the estimating process from concept through bid submission ensuring that all proposals, budgets and bids are complete, competitive and aligned with the strategic goals of the Company. Some of the Senior Estimator responsibilities include:

• Search for bid and prequalification opportunities
• .Develop and maintain an up-to-date estimating system complete with labor, material, equipment, and rental costs database
• ;Evaluate and manage project risks and opportunities from a cost perspective
• .Coordinate and participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations
• .Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to obtain competitive pricing and ensure accurate bid proposals
• .Maintain awareness of Construction Industry related trends, advances and improvements, technical or political activities that could affect the company
• ;Analyze architectural and engineering drawings, project specifications, and other documents to prepare detailed estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services
• .Mentor and guide junior estimators and support staff in best practices and estimating techniques
• .Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with architects, consultants and development to attract new and repeat bid opportunities

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Candidates should meet or exceed the following qualification

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  Hold a College or University Degree in construction management, engineering or related fi
• eldMinimum of 7 years experience as Construction Estimator working for a General Contractor in Can
• adaExcellent knowledge of local market conditions including construction costs and local subcontractor and supplier marke
• ts.Proficient in estimating software such as Bluebeam, Planswift, Timberline, On-Screen Take off and the lik
• es.Have good working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), MS Project or Primavera scheduling softwa
• re.Ability to work on multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlin
• es.Have excellent communication skills in English (mandatory) and in French (preferre
• d);Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skil
• ls.Experience with lump sum bids, design-build and GMP projec
• ts.Be able to read, understand and interpret complex contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedul

es.Employment Bene

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  Competitive employee compens
• ationHealth, Dental and Disability benefits pr
• ogramEmployee Family Assistance Pr
• ogramMatching RRSP pr
• ogramProfit sh
• aringPerformance and merit-based recogn
• itionHealth and Wellness (flexible hours, working from home opportuni
• ties)Education reimbursement pr
• ogramProfessional and career development opportun

ities