ESTIMATOR (FF&E & CONSTRUCTION)

The position of Estimator reports to the Director, Preconstruction and acts as the key role in managing the scope of work, cost control, and schedule control throughout Phase 01 & 02 of the Innspace process.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze Property Improvement Plan (PIP) documents, drawings and other project

documents to gain a thorough understanding of the scope of work

• Create PIP Reconciliation

• Create and manage the Project Model

• Perform quantity take-offs on drawings

• Research and locate existing drawings and site photos

• Prepare estimate including procurement, furniture, fixtures, equipment &

construction material items

• Prepare and monitor progressive budgeting

• Develop Scope of Work bid documents

• Provide benchmarking

• Present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders

• Work collaboratively with Innspace design team, external consultants,

subcontractors, vendors and other project stakeholders

• Navigate and understand building codes and Brand standards

• Spreadsheet data management and formula creation

• Set up project files

• Financial analysis and reporting

• Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors and subcontractors

• Administrative duties as an assistant to the Project Manager

• Develop and nurture vendor and subcontractor relationships especially with

national providers

• Explore ways for Innspace to reduce cost and improve profit margins through

efficient sequencing/ scheduling, value engineering, product sourcing, multiple

subcontractor bids

• Continuously improve systems and processes

• Contribute to team effort by aligning with Innspace values

• Innovate the Innspace methodology. Suggest future improvements whilst

maintaining loyalty to the current methods

• Work with interdepartmental team members on system improvements to drive

efficiency and best practices

Position Objectives:

• Prepare and present two Phase 01 estimates per month

• Assisting with ensuring minimum 3 bids per trade where applicable.

• Assisting with ensuring full kit Lockaway to Construction min. 6 weeks prior to

construction start date

Research & Development:

• Pursue individual professional/skill development (e.g. Smartsheet training,

Bluebeam training, OHSA certifications, General Contracting licenses).

Critical Knowledge

• Construction, estimating, budgeting, and forecasting experience

• Building codes, brand standards

• Hospitality/commercial construction awareness

Skills:

• Organized, analytical and accurate

• Results driven and dedicated to meet deliverable deadlines

• Time management and priority planning skills.

• Technologically savvy

• Ability to navigate specs and plans

• Ability to handle multiple projects at once

Experience:

• Background in financial reporting/ data reconciliation

• Estimating and budget production

• Technologically savvy

Technology:

• Smartsheet

• Bluebeam

• RedTeam

• MS Office