Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Development and Construction Team provide hard construction cost estimates predominately for new residential and mixed use projects through the various stages of ideation, concept design and approvals
• Lead budget review, quantity take-off's, scope management in production of complete cost estimates to manage all aspects of hard cost throughout the construction of the project.
• Provides value alternative solutions taking into consideration cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle cost implications.
• Fills in design gaps for incomplete documents for the completion of estimates. 
• Ensures estimating department has most current design information in the preparation of estimates.
• Prepares qualifications and assumptions that align with the contractual requirements of the project.
• Assists in the vendor and supplier prequalification process.
• Oversees the establishment and maintenance of budget control during the reconstruction phase of the project.
• Prepares or oversees preparation of preconstruction schedule with buy-in from internal departments as relates to them.
• Assists Project team in design decisions and development of solutions.
• Manages and maintains consistent deliverables in the approved format.
• Manages all aspects of risk and defines such for the executive team.
• Ensures we are adhering to contractual requirements and strategically meeting overall goals by understanding preconstruction and construction contracts and applying knowledge to assigned project.
• Acts as team liaison between development, construction and finance.
• Maintaining knowledge of the market, in addition to current prices and fair rates for goods
• Monitoring, reviewing and analyzing bids and quotes with suppliers, including the negotiation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering
• 5-7 Years of applicable estimating, design management and/or field management experience
• Experience with estimating large ($50M+) residential projects 
• Proven experience managing preconstruction for large scale projects with emphasis on highly complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.
• Experience leading successful team ventures, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community.
• Self-starter. Highly motivated to bring results and success to the projects he/she leads.
• Ability to build trust and influence others internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate to varied audiences.
• Strong presentation skills.

Location

Head office