Construction Estimator

Recruiting Concepts Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in Southern Ontario is seeking a Construction Estimator for their Burlington office. The role involves preparing cost estimates, reviewing project statuses, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a background in civil engineering. Competitive salary and benefits, including a company vehicle and cell phone, are offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Gas card

Cell phone

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a construction estimator.
• Solid understanding of excavation, concrete works, and asphalt paving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of probable costs for construction projects.
• Evaluate and review cost estimates, establish tendering processes.
• Communicate with trade partners and team members on project status.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Education

Civil Engineering Technology or Technician designation

Tools

MS Office

Bid2Win

Excel

Job description

Founded in 1928, this organization has grown to become a major supplier of aggregate, asphalt, concrete, roller compacted concrete, excavation, and site services to the Southern Ontario market.

With years of experience and access to specialized equipment, they hold a competitive advantage in providing services such as asphalt paving, concrete work, earth moving, snow removal, and many more.

We are looking to add a new Construction Estimator to the team in the Burlington ON office. Time will be split in the office and out in the field at their various work sites from Golden Horseshoe to Niagara to Toronto and Pickering as a general radius. A valid G license and the ability to drive to work sites are required.

This team has an amazing history and a highly talented pedigree of people to learn from and be mentored by. The selected candidate can expect a competitive salary based on previous experience, a strong benefits package, a company vehicle, a gas card, and a cell phone.

The main focus of the Construction Estimator's responsibilities will include :

• Preparing estimates of probable costs of materials, labour, and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based upon the particulars of the contract bids, quotations, drawings and specifications.
• Evaluate and review cost estimates, establish and maintain tendering processes.
• Prepare estimates and cost analyses in detail and on time.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Communicate with trade partners and team members which include engineers, owners, contractors, and subs on the status of all projects.

What you can expect :

• The standard workweek for the position is 40 hours - there are peak periods that will require the estimator to work longer hours as part of the job.
• The estimators are fully safety trained in-house to be prepared to work on construction sites - safety is a top priority.
• The estimator will work in the office and spend time on construction sites in the GTA and surrounding areas to review the projects to price, job progress, and meet with stakeholders to ensure expectations are being met and information is accurate and reported correctly.

What we are looking for :

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a construction estimator.
• Civil Engineering Technology or Technician designation is preferred.
• Solid understanding of underground sewer, water main installations, excavation, concrete works, and asphalt paving.
• An outgoing, strong communicator who has learned how to be organized and accountable, and understands the negotiation process.
• We love folks who love the outdoors, who might have grown up on a farm, are mechanically inclined, and have experience in the field gained from working physical labour work in the past - these qualities are nice to have for the true fit.
• Strong computer skills, MS Office proficiency; Project and Bid software skills are ideal (Bid2Win experience ideal) along with Excel and strength with numbers, calculations, and ability to read and interpret civil architectural plans.
• Team players are expected, taking initiative is important, and having strong business communication skills is a must.
• Valid G driver's license required.

For this, a competitive salary commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience will be offered to the successful candidate along with a company vehicle, cell phone, benefits package, and a few other great perks!

We look forward to hearing from you. Suitable candidates will be contacted, and interviews will be a mix of online and in-person, backchecks, and employment references as part of the hiring onboarding process.