Construction Estimator / Programmer

Company Overview Frost Building Systems is a building envelope contractor that supplies and installs metal cladding products and overhead doors. As one of the leading suppliers of insulated metal panels in Ontario, we do cladding work for processing plants, cold storage facilities, supermarkets and distribution centers and more throughout North America. Job Description: · Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications. · Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations. · Conduct proactive sales calls to generate leads and identify potential customers. · Provide product knowledge and technical information to clients, addressing their specific needs and requirements. · Establish and maintain tendering processes & set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures. · Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project. · Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors. · Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. · Perform accurate take-offs for ACM projects based on architectural plans and specifications. · Manage and co-ordinate construction projects and prepare construction progress schedules. · Create ACM programs through panel builder software using panel tickets. · Create panel layout using point clouds generated from 3D Scans. Responsibilities and Duties: · Estimation of the quantities and quote preparation of the same. Quantification of various elements involved in the project. Preparing rate analysis data for in-house scope of work. · Utilize ACM panel builder software to create detailed panel layouts and configurations for projects. · Raising RFIs, responding to supplier RFIs, co-ordination with sub-contractors and suppliers for timely delivery of work and materials. · Stay informed about industry trends, competitor products, and market dynamics. Provide feedback to the management team regarding market demands and customer preferences. · Interpret point cloud data from 3D site scans to develop accurate panel layouts that reflect field conditions. · Verify dimensions, openings, joints, and interfaces with adjacent materials against the drawings and scan data. · Coordinate with the drafting and installation teams to resolve discrepancies before preparing shop drawings and fabrication details. · Procurement of materials, approving sub-contractors, material finishes, quotation approval for quantity and rates, rate analysis, cost control, negotiation, purchase order, payment and payment terms. · Right after project award via LOI/PO/ email confirmation, various responsibilities including but not limited to: preparation of contract documents, Intimating Accounts department for Bank Guarantees, Variation Orders, Payment Application to client, Sub-contractor Payment certificate, interim valuations, sample transmittal, project termination, final accounts closing. · Preparing a detailed costing sheet of each element involved in an inquiry. Sourcing materials from suppliers and agreeing on rates/ quantities, make sure costs don’t exceed and margin is intact. · Liaison with stakeholders, construction directors, vendors & reporting to the management on project feasibility studies. Proposing value engineering statement for cost reduction. Qualifications and Skills: · Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in construction est…

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