Cladding/Architectural Panel Estimator

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are recruiting for an Estimator to join our growing team with our Panel/ Cladding division. This person is a forward-thinking individual with experience working within the construction industry specifically related to building envelope estimating for façade panels and cladding scopes.

Custom Metal Contracting Ltd is a leading trade contractor which designs, manufactures, and installs aluminum panel systems, metal cladding, and architectural metal works for commercial, institutional, and high-rise projects.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Estimator will be responsible for the preparation of material and quantity take-offs and estimates from architectural drawings, as well as preparing product breakdowns for costing and all costs associated with tendered estimates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working as part of a team and alongside the Estimating Manager you will produce quotations covering all aspects of architectural panels, cladding and metal roofing.
• Review scope of work, specifications, and addendums for projects.
• Produce accurate quantity take offs to determine appropriate project costs.
• Attend scope meetings with customers.
• Produce project estimates and customer quotations.
• Collaborate with department peer groups to ensure that best practices, high quality quotation documents, and competitive pricing is provided consistently and in a professional manner.
• Communicate with Suppliers and Subcontractors for technical support and pricing.
• Maintenance of job files, project digital database, attend project meeting’s, client meetings and senior management meetings when required.
• Attending pretender site meetings to prepare an accurate estimate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have construction estimating experience in the building envelope trades, specifically with cladding and architectural panel scopes of work. Experience should be based in institutional, commercial, industrial, high-rise type projects.
• Skill level required for this position would be considered intermediate, with a good understanding of industry standard detailing, assemblies and materials.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills (extremely proficient in English) with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience forming project RFI’s (Request For Information)
• Experience putting forward Value Engineering proposals for cost efficiency or improved product performance.
• Need to be proficient in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and Word.
• Familiar with digital take-off software (Bluebeam)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment which is very deadline focused.
• Strong/above average math skills

EDUCATION:

• College or post graduate degree preferably in Architectural Technology.
• Candidates with construction experience and a strong ability to interpret construction drawings and project specifications may be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Work Location: In person