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Reid's Heritage Homes is a recognized leader in home building and design. We offer a creative and challenging work environment that encourages the best from our team members.
If this is the type of work environment you excel in, then we want to hear from you! Visit this page regularly to see what opportunities become available.
Estimator, Residential
Change Your Career for the Better.
As a recipient of hundreds of awards and accolades, Reid's Heritage Homes is a world-class organization, with growing communities across the province, offering home styles from mid-rise condominium suites to custom estates and active adult communities. We are a family owned company celebrating over 45 years in business. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® Canada and named as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2019, Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2021 and Waterloo Area's Top Employers for 2021, and we strive to employ highly skilled individuals who both exemplify and live out our Core Values. Our team members are passionate about their work, and their high energy and creativity drive innovation. As a result, our team is growing. We invite you to take this opportunity and be a part of the momentum!
We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in the position of Estimator, Residential.
The Estimator will focus on mid/high-rise projects and will be responsible for accurately estimating the costs of construction projects and providing detailed proposals to clients. Expertise in project management, negotiation, and construction estimating will be crucial in ensuring the success of our projects and supporting other team members.
The duties and responsibilities of this role include:
• Follow and consistently demonstrate our company Core Values
• Develop conceptual estimates for construction management projects
• Develop Class D, C, B and A estimates throughout the construction management process
• Produce takeoffs needed to complete each stage of budgeting
• Analyze project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and materials required
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to gather necessary information for accurate estimates
• Attend regular design meetings and complete cost analysis exercises
• Perform in-depth drawing reviews at drawing release stages
• Assemble and present value engineering proposals
• Maintain and expand supplier database
• Utilize industry software such as ProEst, Building Connected, Bluebeam, Excel, RocTek and Procore
• Prepare scopes of work and bidders lists for tender
• Coordinate and attend scope review meetings in conjunction with Project Managers
• Assist in developing the finalized scope and negotiation process
• Assemble tender analysis sheets for each division for the buy-out process
• Prepare comprehensive proposals that outline project timelines, costs, and deliverables
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments to estimates as needed
• Conduct regular site visits and maintain communication with the construction team to ensure any missed items or constructability issues are documented and captured for future tenders
• Perform periodic budget reviews
• Assemble a list of lessons learned on a quarterly basis
• Understand and navigate the Newstar ERP software and process
• Provide assistance to the low-rise estimator(s) as required
The Estimator we seek will have the following:
• Minimum of 5 years of construction estimating experience in the residential sector
• Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field
• High professional integrity, positive disposition, outstanding team spirit and a passion for excellence
• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Proficiency in Auto Desk, Newstar Constellation, and Procore would be an asset
• Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable contracts with clients and subcontractors
• In-depth knowledge of construction estimating principles and techniques
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and associated reports
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail to ensure accurate cost calculations
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present estimates and proposals to clients
• A valid class G driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
If you have a lot to offer, we have a lot to give! Add your energy to ours and join the Reid’s Heritage Homes team by submitting your cover letter and resume to careers@heritagehomes.com, specifying the title of the position.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WHY WORK HERE?
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| HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS All of our full time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. | PAID TIME OFF We encourage our team members to take time away to rest and re charge. | FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS We offer our team members flexible hours to work around their needs. |
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| DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We are committed to building a diverse community and ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. | COMPANY RSP PROGRAM Full time team members are eligible to participate in our company RSP program. | CAREER DEVELOPMENT We are committed to supporting the growth and development of our team members. |
Our homeowners come from all walks of life, as do our team members. We believe our differences are what make us stronger and more capable of cultivating welcoming communities. Our team members encompass a variety of backgrounds and as such draw on a wide lens of experience. We are committed to building a diverse community and providing equal opportunity for all!
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Being named one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers for several years, and a top employer in the Waterloo area demonstrates our commitment to our team members to build careers and enhance their quality of life.
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TOP REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US
- We offer a creative, challenging work environment where each team member is committed to delivering exceptional Customer Experience.
- We have been named Waterloo Area's Top Employer.
- We have been named one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers.
- We offer industry-leading programs and benefits, and support our team members in reaching their career goals.
