Job Description

ESTIMATOR

Toronto, Ontario

Build your future at Minto!

At Minto, our mission to build thriving communities starts with our first community - our employees. We are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2024, a testament to our nearly 70-year legacy and dedication to providing an exceptional employee experience.

We believe great employees like you are essential to our continued success, and we invite you to join us on our mission. At Minto, we welcome change and celebrate new ideas. We provide you with the resources, professional training, and diverse opportunities to grow your career.

Your offer will include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus + benefits effective 1st day + RRSP matching plan + 3 weeks’ vacation
• Benefits including parental leave, unlimited physiotherapy, telemedicine and so much more
• Tuition reimbursement plans and professional development courses
• Employee recognition platform – Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!
• Flexible summer hours
• Many exciting career opportunities

Your role on our team: The Estimator is responsible for providing support on all costing/tendering of high-rise construction projects.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare construction cost estimates from initial design to final working drawings.
• Manage, monitor, and update construction budgets.
• Compile and coordinate drawings and specifications in accordance with tender documents.
• Facilitate cost control in design development budgets.
• Create Value Engineering lists for all projects.
• Prepare scopes of work for trades and review with Construction team and Director of Purchasing and Estimating.
• Prepare bidders lists and review with Senior Project Manager, Director of Purchasing and Estimating, and VP of Construction.
• Prepare and manage tender packages, including scopes of work and tender documentation for the trades.
• Follow up with trades during the tendering process to ensure timely bid submissions and address any questions.
• Prepare tender analysis based on submitted bids from the trades.
• Review tender analysis with Senior Project Manager, Director of Purchasing and Estimating and VP of Construction to determine which trades will be invited for trade meetings.
• Meet with trade contractors as part of the contract award procedure; review scope of work, prepare minutes, and letter of intent.
• Review trade contract final accounts.
• Receive, review, and analyze Purchases Change Requests (PCR).
• Prepare Purchaser's change orders based on reviewed PCRs.
• Upload take-offs on NewStar Enterprise software and update/maintain accurate take-offs with the latest contracted unit rates.
• Escalate problems and issues on plan design and drawings to the Manager or appropriate department.
• Prepare, review, and edit contract documents.
• Conduct frequent construction site visits.
• Other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by management.

We would like you to have:

• A minimum of one to three (1-3) years of relevant work experience in high-rise construction management as an Estimator
• University Degree (Civil Engineering, Architectural or Engineering degree or related discipline) or a College Diploma (Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technologist or related discipline)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Outlook
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff computer programming is an asset
• Experience with Procore and Newstar software is an asset.

Our future is better together. Apply now and join us!

Minto is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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