About this job
Bosa Construction is hiring an estimator to support our passionate and relationship driven formwork division. You will partner closely with Bosa Construction leadership, Project Managers and our current and future trade partners; supporting an accurate, detailed and timely estimate to bid and win on formwork jobs.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble all estimating input including labour, material, equipment and trade pricing;
Collaborate with peers in virtual construction, operations and project management to form a value-add preconstruction team;
Prepare and analyze labour needs and breakdowns to assist with budgets and planning;
Review designs to identify areas of improvement and opportunity for cost efficiencies;
Complete project scope of work reviews to ensure completeness of estimates, and all technical specifications, subcontractor scopes, and general condition items have been quantified and costed;
Build strong relationships and long-term partnership opportunities with our trades and suppliers;
Support other pre-construction tasks like scheduling, design support, and site coordination as needed;
Track estimated versus actual costs over the life of the project.
Skills & Experience
At least three to five (3-5) solid years of experience working on complex projects from beginning to end, ideally in the concrete and formwork industries;
Able to balance multiple deliverables at different phases of completion and complexity;
Knowledge of trade practices, market conditions, and building materials;
Experience and comfortable working with on-screen takeoff tools and Excel;
Certificate, diploma, or degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, and/or PQS;
High level of attention to detail to drive accuracy and consistency throughout your work;
Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of employees and owners, architects, and subtrades.