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
 

• Prepare and evaluate construction and development drawings and specifications from information provided by architects, engineers and specialty consultants;

• Provide advice on construction cost and strategic planning to clients, architects and specialty consultants;

• Prepare elemental estimates from development drawings;

• Prepare and interpret tender documents, specifications, general conditions, and other parts and forms of contracts;

• 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;

• Manage the procurement process during the pre-construction phase in accordance with the project's requirements;

• 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;

• Prepare, submit and manage progress invoices, valuation of changes and finalize contracts;

• Prepare and submit construction estimates for construction and development work;

• Develop and maintain benchmark data and unit rates from existing projects;

• Work closely with the project team to evaluate value engineering options and make recommendations to capture cost efficiencies;

• Attending Client presentation / design /client meetings as required.
   

Experience/Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in estimating and cost planning

• The ability to generate detailed estimates for General Conditions

• Experience with commercial projects

• Able to work with minimal supervision

• Member in good standing with CIQS or RICS

• 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.

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We look forward to reviewing your application.