Careers
Ours is an organization of people, richly diverse in our backgrounds, our skills and our life experiences. We thrive in a work environment that supports our human needs for encouragement, understanding, respect, and reward.
As a member of the Dalton team, you are part of a company with a proud tradition and exciting future. Each of our team members plays an important role in helping to advance our Alternative Approach to Building.
Current Opportunities
Quantity Surveyor/Senior Estimator
We are actively seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Senior Estimator to join our team and take on challenging and rewarding position with growth opportunities.
Ideally, this qualified individual is keen on becoming an essential member of a project team comprised of professionals–including Architects, Engineers, Trade Contractors and Suppliers–to deliver some of the most challenging commercial building assignments in Ontario. Please review our portfolio to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and evaluate construction and development drawings and specifications from information provided by architects, engineers and specialty consultants;
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Provide advice on construction cost and strategic planning to clients, architects and specialty consultants;
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Prepare elemental estimates from development drawings;
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Prepare and interpret tender documents, specifications, general conditions, and other parts and forms of contracts;
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Manage, administer and co-ordinate all types of construction and development projects, including contracts and sub-contracts, construction progress schedules, cost control systems, and work measurements;
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Manage the procurement process during the pre-construction phase in accordance with the project's requirements;
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Identify and negotiate with trade contractors and suppliers that are well-suited to deliver the needs of a project with guidance and oversight from the VP, Quantity Surveying;
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Prepare, submit and manage progress invoices, valuation of changes and finalize contracts;
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Prepare and submit construction estimates for construction and development work;
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Develop and maintain benchmark data and unit rates from existing projects;
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Work closely with the project team to evaluate value engineering options and make recommendations to capture cost efficiencies;
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Attending Client presentation / design /client meetings as required.
Experience/Requirements
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10+ years of experience in estimating and cost planning
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The ability to generate detailed estimates for General Conditions
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Experience with commercial projects
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Able to work with minimal supervision
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Member in good standing with CIQS or RICS
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Experience using MS Excel, Word and Project
What We're Offering
In addition to offering a competitive salary/benefits program and a performance-based bonus, this position provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to become a key member of a team that delivers Dalton’s Alternative Approach to Building. This approach brings all stakeholders together and encourages an open, honest environment based on trust-based collaboration. The candidate will be working in a challenging, fast-paced atmosphere based on teamwork and a shared responsibility to meet the Client's goals.
We look forward to reviewing your application.
General Inquiries
If you enjoy working as part of a team and are dedicated to professional excellence, we'd like to hear from you. Please complete the form below.