About the Company:
We are Surrey Construction, a leading construction firm in Vaughan that specializes in construction management, general contracting, design-build, and public-private partnerships. We are committed to delivering excellent results to our clients and creating lasting relationships with our clients, contractors, and suppliers.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Construction Estimator/Coordinator to join our team and assist in the administrative direction of one large or several smaller construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma in construction management or equivalent experience, as well as previous coordination experience within a mid-large general contractor.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain excellent relationships with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and the public
- Prepare cost estimates using quantity take-off procedures and interpret technical specifications for bid documents.
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards while keeping client pricing requirements in mind.
- Perform detailed cost reviews regularly to ensure budget forecast accuracy.
- Set up project reporting procedures, including cost reports, file logs, submittal logs, and change logs.
- Provide performance status reports regarding cost forecast, schedule, and safety
- Monitor project safety reporting and conduct regular safety inspections
- Understand and enforce contractual responsibilities, contract documents, and resolve disputes
- Assist the Project Manager in developing and monitoring the project schedule and budget
- Negotiate and issue subcontracts and major purchase orders and monitor their progress, schedule, and conduct subcontract buyouts
- Assist the Project Superintendent in establishing the construction plan, project safety, and environment programs
- Prepare/verify progress payments to owner and subcontractors and monitor progress
- Involved in all facets of project close-out, including archiving of documents, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, and warranty work
- Develop and ensure compliance with quality control plan/establishing site action teams as necessary
- Monitor project costs to ensure project profitability, including performing regular detailed cost reviews to ensure the accuracy of the budget forecast.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, form, and specialized documents
Requirements:
- Post-secondary diploma in construction management or equivalent experience
- Previous coordination experience within a mid-large general contractor
- 1-3 years as an estimator and/or coordinator or equivalent experience
- Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passionate about building relationships
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Exciting training opportunities
- Equal opportunity employer
- Accommodations available upon request for candidates with disabilities
Surrey Construction is seeking a Construction Estimator/Coordinator to assist in the administrative direction of construction projects. The ideal candidate will have previous coordination experience, be detail-oriented, and have strong communication skills. We offer a competitive salary, and exciting training opportunities, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
