Estimator, Communications

Plan Group, Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Communications Estimator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your estimating expertise and attention to detail to review specifications, conduct site walkthroughs, and produce accurate bids for multi-million dollar projects. Your communication skills will be essential as you coordinate with clients and subcontractors to ensure all aspects of the project are covered. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are driven by challenge and creativity, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in communications construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review job specifications and develop competitive bids.
• Conduct site walkthroughs and coordinate with subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Five years of estimating experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accubid Enterprise

Job description

Do you enjoy the thrill of winning work? Are you process driven and detail oriented? Do you want to work on multi-million dollar projects that are recognized around the world? If you’re driven by challenge, creativity, & determination, we want to hear from you. Bring your talent, energy and ideas, and together, let’s build your career.

As our Communications Estimator you:

1. Review and understand job specifications and drawings and follow through with estimating process to develop competitive bids.
2. Conduct site/tender walkthrough to cross reference drawings to avoid site interferences and identify proactive solutions.
3. Produce material and labour take-off through estimating software to develop accurate quotations.
4. Communicate with client to gather information, clarify specifications, wording, etc.
5. Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain pricing to include within the final quotation provided to client.
6. Participate in closing the bid including bid review meetings, etc.
7. Participate in hand over meeting with Project management team after award.

Our ideal candidate has:

1. Five (5) years of estimating experience within the communications construction industry.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of wiring.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Accubid Enterprise a definite asset.