Construction Estimator

About Decora Building Restoration Limited Decora Building Restoration Limited is an established general contracting and restoration company founded in 1989, providing construction, renovation, and restoration services. We are committed to delivering quality workmanship, cost-effective construction solutions, and reliable project execution while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing tender opportunities, preparing accurate and competitive estimates, coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing, and supporting the preparation of bid submissions for a variety of construction and restoration projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who understands construction costs, has strong analytical skills, and can contribute to the company's continued growth and success. Key Responsibilities Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, tender documents, scopes of work, and contract requirements. Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for restoration, renovation, repair, and general contracting projects. Perform quantity take-offs and calculate material, labour, equipment, subcontractor, and other project-related costs. Identify and evaluate tender opportunities through public procurement portals, general contractor invitations, and private-sector opportunities. Solicit, review, and compare quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and other service providers to ensure competitive and reliable pricing. Prepare tender submissions, bid forms, scope summaries, pricing schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with submission requirements and deadlines. Identify project risks, potential cost overruns, exclusions, and opportunities for cost savings. Review project requirements for bonding, insurance, permits, safety compliance, and other contractual obligations as applicable. Communicate with clients, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to clarify project specifications and resolve estimating questions. Attend site visits, pre-tender meetings, and project walkthroughs to assess existing conditions and confirm project requirements. Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and industry contacts to support future bidding opportunities. Maintain organized estimating files, bid records, supplier quotations, cost databases, and tender documentation. Assist with project budgeting, value engineering, cost analysis, and the identification of alternative construction methods or materials. Participate in project handover meetings with the operations and project management teams to communicate estimated costs, scope details, and project assumptions. Assist with reviewing actual project costs against estimates and identifying opportunities to improve estimating accuracy. Maintain awareness of current construction costs, material pricing, labour rates, and industry trends. Follow company policies and applicable occupational health and safety requirements. Qualifications and Requirements Minimum of 3–5 years of construction estimating experience, preferably within general contracting, restoration, renovation, or ICI construction. Demonstrated experience preparing detailed construction estimates and competitive tender submissions. Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contractual requirements. Experience conducting quantity take-offs and calculating material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs. Knowledge of construction methods, building materials, trade scopes, and project delivery processes. Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations. Familiarity with public and private tendering processes and online procurement platforms. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Micr…

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