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Estimator - Glazing & Construction IndustryAre you an Estimator ready to take on a new career challenge? Join the team at one of the leaders in Canadian Architectural Glass, Aluminum Curtainwall Systems and Structural Glazing Industry. This is your chance to work for a forward-thinking company that puts employees first. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are looking to take on a little more responsibility and join a growing team.We’re looking for an experienced Estimator with a background in having experience within the Glazing & Curtain Wall industry & Construction.Duties and responsibilities• Liaison with clients, build relationships with various stakeholders • Read and interpret plans, proposals and other documentation to create bids.• Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.• Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.• Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data. A solid Performa with data and numbers, knowledge of Microsoft Programs, 365, EXCEL, Windows and Estimating Software• Recognize impacts to projects when construction team and trades underperformQualifications include:• Hands on experience with flow charts, spreadsheets, technical documentation (blueprints/specs)• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably within larger construction projects• Mandatory Window wall, Curtainwall experience is required • Solid organizational and time management skills• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint• Education- College or postgraduate degree preferably in civil engineering, construction engineering technology or Architectural TechnologyAdvantages• 2 Weeks Vacation • Health & Dental (Comprehensive)• Convenient location with free parking If this role sounds like a good fit for you please APPLY ONLINE or submit your resume directly to Swapna Nair at swapna.nair@randstad.caThank you for applying to be the Estimator role in the Mississauga location. We’ll review your application and connect shortly if you’re a good fit. Good luck!RESPONSIBILITIESQUALIFICATIONS

Urgent need as they recently lost 2 Estimators to other roles, leaving a gap they need to fill ASAP.Institutional, Commercial and Industrial projects range anywwhere from $10,000 to $100 million.Candidate must have experience using Quickpens and/or Trimble Auto Bid estimation software.Role Summary:Construction Estimator will analyze and prepare estimates on a wide variety of construction projects.Accurately estimate the direct and indirect competitive costs of compiling a project within a scheduledtimeline.Provide material and labour costs for change orders on projects.The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in operations and strategicplanning. Acquiring understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand and select metricsto produce valid estimates. Visit sites, warehouses and other venues to gather essential information.Prepare estimates of accurate costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts forconstruction projects based on contract documents, quotations, schematic drawings andspecifications.Main duties;• To carry out estimating for Mechanical projects – internal and external clients.• Provide assistance to the Design Build team as required.• Maintain and build relationships with clients and sub-trades.• Provide material and labour take offs for SIs on projects currently underway.• Prepares construction budget by studying plans, updating specifications; identifying andprojecting costs for each elevation.• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualifiedsubcontractors; negotiating price.• Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.• Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting andcommunicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewingprofessional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Key Skills / Experience:Must have Quickpens and Trimble Auto Bid estimation software experience.Mechanical estimation experience on ICI construction projectsADVANTAGESKey Skills / Experience:Must have Quickpens and Trimble Auto Bid estimation software experience.Mechanical estimation experience on ICI construction projectsRESPONSIBILITIESUrgent need as they recently lost 2 Estimators to other roles, leaving a gap they need to fill ASAP.Institutional, Commercial and Industrial projects range anywwhere from $10,000 to $100 million.Candidate must have experience using Quickpens and/or Trimble Auto Bid estimation software.Role Summary:Construction Estimator will analyze and prepare estimates on a wide variety of construction projects.Accurately estimate the direct and indirect competitive costs of compiling a project within a scheduledtimeline.Provide material and labour costs for change orders on projects.The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in operations and strategicplanning. Acquiring understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand and select metricsto produce valid estimates. Visit sites, warehouses and other venues to gather essential information.Prepare estimates of accurate costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts forconstruction projects based on contract documents, quotations, schematic drawings andspecifications.Main duties;• To carry out estimating for Mechanical projects – internal and external clients.• Provide assistance to the Design Build team as required.• Maintain and build relationships with clients and sub-trades.• Provide material and labour take offs for SIs on projects currently underway.• Prepares construction budget by studying plans, updating specifications; identifying andprojecting costs for each elevation.• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualifiedsubcontractors; negotiating price.• Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.• Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting andcommunicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewingprofessional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Key Skills / Experience:Must have Quickpens and Trimble Auto Bid estimation software experience.Mechanical estimation experience on ICI construction projectsQUALIFICATIONSUrgent need as they recently lost 2 Estimators to other roles, leaving a gap they need to fill ASAP.Institutional, Commercial and Industrial projects range anywwhere from $10,000 to $100 million.Candidate must have experience using Quickpens and/or Trimble Auto Bid estimation software.Role Summary:Construction Estimator will analyze and prepare estimates on a wide variety of construction projects.Accurately estimate the direct and indirect competitive costs of compiling a project within a scheduledtimeline.Provide material and labour costs for change orders on projects.The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in operations and strategicplanning. Acquiring understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand and select metricsto produce valid estimates. Visit sites, warehouses and other venues to gather essential information.Prepare estimates of accurate costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts forconstruction projects based on contract documents, quotations, schematic drawings andspecifications.Main duties;• To carry out estimating for Mechanical projects – internal and external clients.• Provide assistance to the Design Build team as required.• Maintain and build relationships with clients and sub-trades.• Provide material and labour take offs for SIs on projects currently underway.• Prepares construction budget by studying plans, updating specifications; identifying andprojecting costs for each elevation.• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualifiedsubcontractors; negotiating price.• Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.• Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting andcommunicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewingprofessional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Key Skills / Experience:Must have Quickpens and Trimble Auto Bid estimation software experience.Mechanical estimation experience on ICI construction projectsSUMMARYUrgent need as they recently lost 2 Estimators to other roles, leaving a gap they need to fill ASAP.Institutional, Commercial and Industrial projects range anywwhere from $10,000 to $100 million.Candidate must have experience using Quickpens and/or Trimble Auto Bid estimation software.Role Summary:Construction Estimator will analyze and prepare estimates on a wide variety of construction projects.Accurately estimate the direct and indirect competitive costs of compiling a project within a scheduledtimeline.Provide material and labour costs for change orders on projects.The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in operations and strategicplanning. Acquiring understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand and select metricsto produce valid estimates. Visit sites, warehouses and other venues to gather essential information.Prepare estimates of accurate costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts forconstruction projects based on contract documents, quotations, schematic drawings andspecifications.Main duties;• To carry out estimating for Mechanical projects – internal and external clients.• Provide assistance to the Design Build team as required.• Maintain and build relationships with clients and sub-trades.• Provide material and labour take offs for SIs on projects currently underway.• Prepares construction budget by studying plans, updating specifications; identifying andprojecting costs for each elevation.• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualifiedsubcontractors; negotiating price.• Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.• Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting andcommunicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewingprofessional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Key Skills / Experience:Must have Quickpens and Trimble Auto Bid estimation software experience.Mechanical estimation experience on ICI construction projects

A fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing company, where you can contribute to the companies growth, and influence the day to day workings of a leader in their region. A well respected family owned and operated company that is looking for an Estimator who knows the ins and outs of both residential and commercial project estimation work, with experience at a general contractor. Upcoming projects include bespoke custom homes and commercial properties in the Kootenay region. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Estimating and work on contracts and change orders. Role Description:Scope - Full knowledge and understanding of the entire project scope, adept in reading and communicating all the drawings and design specs.Take Offs - Measure take off areas, complete checklists, get final approval prior to quoting. Budgets - Work with Client/Designer/Materials coordinator/Lead Carpenter to keep budgets on track.Quotes - Collect info from take off, request/organize quotes for a team sub trades of 10-15.Estimates - Prepare client project estimates, get final approval prior to release, administer revisions and make updates as necessary.Changing Orders - Prepare Change Orders and communicate results to Client, Designer, Materials coordinator, Project Lead and subtrades as necessary.Inspections - Communicate with lead carpenter and schedule building inspections as required.Daily Logs - Prepare daily log reports as often as possible to keep clients informed about your progress ontheir project in the office.Skill Requirements:Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Strong problems solving, multi-tasking and organizational skills.Ability to work independently to gather, analyze and organize data, define problems and requirements,and recommending solutions.Ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment.Excellent IT skills.Project take off program experience is important to have.Qualification Requirements (Must Haves)Minimum 5 years of successful experience in estimating, specifically in residential and commercial construction for a general contractor.Post secondary degree or diploma in Construction Estimation or equivalent years of experience.Comprehensive knowledge of project tendering and construction processes.Comprehensive knowledge of commercial/residential construction industry and practices.Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications.Familiarity with current relevant technology.Desire to be part of a young innovative and entrepreneurial management team.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ethical and dependable by nature.Experience using Pro Core construction management software an asset.RESPONSIBILITIESQUALIFICATIONS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of cost estimating and associated duties for projects within the Capital Budget.This involves:Preparing order-of-magnitude, conceptual, feasibility, pre-development, value engineering, control,definitive, Engineers, major change orders, claims analysis and budget estimates for contracts administeredby PCM.Preparing the above described cost estimates for buildings, structures, utilities, mechanical, electricalsystems, operating system elements related to rapid transit for new construction, repair and renovationprojects.Reviewing quotes/invoices submitted by contractors/sub trades/suppliers for changes issued by the client orproposed by contractor/supplier.Providing support to SCAs in reviewing/finalizing changes implemented during construction.Working with SCA administer contracts ensuring all post-award activities are in accordance with contracts.Prepares various types of cost estimates by:Performing detailed analyses of contract specifications and drawings to identify errors, discrepancies and/orambiguities.Preparing an itemized list of contract payment items as cost breakdowns, price schedules, and upon whichinterim contract payments are predicated.Preparing detailed quantity surveys for all trades from contract drawings and specifications. Costing of construction items based on database information.Preparing ¡§basis of estimate¡¨ for inclusion into reports.Assisting in the preparation of cash flows by providing cost breakdowns and quantities of major work itemson projects within the Capital Budget.Analyzing cost breakdowns and price schedules submitted by the contractors subsequent to tender closing,and recommending adjustment of monies within the total tender sum to ensure a balanced bid.Providing information used in the preparation of reports justifying variations between the Engineer's estimate,the Contractor's cost breakdown and total contract sum.Preparing and maintaining current construction cost data based on historical costs, market research andconstruction cost indices and application of computerized estimating system.Preparing fixed facility replacement cost reports for all Commission-owned property, buildings and structures.Providing construction information to the project management teams for inclusion in construction schedules.Liaising with Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers, Senior Contract Administrators, Construction staff,Managers, other clients Branches and external agencies, Superintendents, Supervisors and Section Heads,to obtain facts and information pertinent to the performance of work.Reviewing and commenting on foreign estimates to ensure accuracy, comprehensiveness and consistencywithin the estimating guidelines.Preparing reports on variances, tender comparisons, post bid analysis, basis of estimates, cost reductionstrategies and remedial measures.Maintaining files and records of work performed by the Estimating Section.Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.caRESPONSIBILITIESQUALIFICATIONS

HVAC Mechanical EngineerThis is a HVAC Mechanical Engineer opportunity in BC. with the largest power distribution organization in British Columbia and been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.This is a full time, two-year contract located in Burnaby, BC. We are looking for a HVAC Mechanical Engineer to provide HVAC Engineering services as both internally performed work or as owner's Engineer, while reviewing and accepting the HVAC engineering design work of the team. The HVAC Mechanical Engineer will work in a busy team that support all capital and maintenance work and attend to HVAC concerns on large generation projects. HVAC Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:Experience and Role Accountabilities• A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.• Must have a minimum of 7 years HVAC experience with at least 5 years in the industrial HVAC• Industrial HVAC design experience in hydroelectric generating stations is a significant asset.• Must have P.eng•Industrial HVAC design experience in hydroelectric generating stations.• An understanding of HVAC Codes of design such as ASHRAE, SMACNA.• An understanding of seismic design and how it applies to industrial systems• An understanding of the interfaces of the HVAC systems with the Fire Protection systems and the ability to work with Fire Protection Engineers to develop the design of the HVAC and smoke control systems.• An understanding of building automation systems/DDC systems.• Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform tasks including developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on medium complexity and scope assignments for projects and operations.• Assist project or operations management to meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules and other similar tasks.• Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs to support successful operations and/or project completion.• Participate in engineering practice by conducting independent studies and analysis, contributing to the development of technical standards, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs, and making decisions related to methods and designs as well as providing guidance and advice to other engineering professionals to develop future capability• Deliver exceptional customer service by communicating with stakeholders and performing activities such as defining the scope of engineering/geoscience services to be provided, establishing the basic design criteria with the client, approving all related technical documentation, and assessing and reporting on work progress against standards, objectives, and specifications to support completion of projects safely, with quality, within budget and on time.HVAC Mechanical Engineer Skills and Qualifications:• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC• Class 5 driver’s license in good standing• Ability to travel across the Province for short and long term assignments• Familiarity with piping Codes of design such as ASME B31.1, BCBC, ASME Sec VIII Div 1,• Ability to design piping systems and work with piping designer/drafters to produce a layout of the system, sizing all equipment including pipe supports,• Ability to size balance of plant equipment such as pumps, air compressors, dryers, hydraulic power units, valves, strainers, heat exchangers and integrating the components into your design,• Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken• Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards• Proficiency with Auto CAD or 3D design software• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)• This role requires experience with the design of mechanical systems for hydroelectric utility generation stations and demonstrated experience working with utility design solutions a in an electric utility environment.• This position is needed to help with an increasing Mechanical work load in capital projects, OMA work programs and Owners Engineer review work.• Generation Mechanical systems include and are not limited to:o hydraulic turbines and generators (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan)o governor systemso gates - intake, draft tube, maintenanceo penstock inlet valves and turbine inlet valveso powerhouse cranes and gantry craneso hoist and other lifting deviceso Industrial HVAC as it applies to hydroelectric stationso balance of plant piping systems - cooling water, service water, domestic potable water, sewage, drainage, dewateringo compressed air systems - plant air, sync condense systems, brake airo oil water separatorso fire protection and fire alarm as it applies to hydroelectric stations - sprinkler wet and dry systems, clean agent systems, aerosol systems, inertization systems, transformer deluge systems, generator deluge systems, fire detection and fire alarm panels• Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates;• Interact with project initiator / requestor / operations personnel to establish and prepare user requirement;• Work with estimating group to support the preparation of various level estimates, understand the input required and provide it to the estimator;• Interact with procurement personnel to engage a consultant/contractor. Work with the procurement team from start of procurement process up to signature of the contract;• Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC;• Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC;• Design upgrades for mechanical systems using state of the art design tools;• Act in the role of Owner's Engineer, and efficiently manage working relationships with manufacturers, consultants and project teams • Provide technical guidance during equipment installation and commissioning;• Prepare or review/accept inspection test plans for factory acceptance test and site acceptance test;• Prepare commissioning test plans and summary of requirements documentation;• Perform various engineering calculations (hydraulic calculation, stress analysis, fatigue analysis…)If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in BC. Please forward your resume via email to Dora Pang, dora.pang@randstad.ca or call (236) 334- 4381.RESPONSIBILITIESQUALIFICATIONS