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Do you want an exciting opportunity, a rewarding career, a sense of purpose, and the chance to connect with others? We are adding a talented individual to our team…it could be YOU!
Senior Estimator
The Senior Estimator is responsible for sourcing the best procurement opportunities and purchasing products, which includes bringing in new trades, suppliers, and services to support the Construction team. Senior Buyers must be able to read the market effectively and need strong negotiation skills to ensure that they get the best value for the company’s needs.
What will you do?
- Develop, maintain, and negotiate all contracts/tender packages for Rohit Communities in Calgary.
- Assist with contracts for other company divisions.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Source new suppliers and materials through business networking.
- Manage the tendering process from start to finish.
- Manage quality control through supplier management.
- Maintain, update, and verify direct cost and indirect cost budgets.
- Evaluate and adjust for variances to budgets.
- Participate and lead cost review and cost to complete review.
- Create project proformas, projected margin statements, and feasibility assessments.
- High level scheduling and project management for subdivisions.
- Forecast inventory requirements and control inventory.
- Perform tender and pricing analysis for presentation to stakeholders.
- Update Executive Management on supplier and market changes.
- Advise Executive Management on innovative procurement ideas and opportunities.
- Identify process issues and lead process improvement activities to reduce cost or improve throughput.
- Conduct periodic technical expert toolbox sessions on site.
- Coach and mentor team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
What do we look for?
- Bachelor’s degree in quantitative-focused Business, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- 10 years’ practical construction experience, with an established network of trades and building suppliers would be considered an asset.
- Experience establishing vendor agreements, including the ability to strategically assess and mitigate risk with vendors and suppliers.
- Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel using advanced formulas and pivot tables.
- Knowledge of the appropriate tools for grading, analyzing, and assessing materials, equipment, supplies, services, and other commodities.
- Experience with reading and understanding blueprints.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Proven ability to manage time and deliver on promises.
- Strong analytical and out-of-the-box problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
- Flexible in reacting to changing market conditions and legislative, regulatory, or building codes.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and present relevant data when recommending new vendors.
- Familiarity with laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices and the ability to adapt to changing conditions.
- Thrives in a fast-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
- Desire for continuing education and personal development.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning software.
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