ESTIMATOR / SITE FOREPERSON

G. Tackaberry Construction Co. Ltd.; Athens; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages: $75,000 - $90,000,

Health & Dental Benefits

Retirement Benefit Program

Training Programs

Company Vehicle (for business use only

Mobile Device

Job summary

G. Tackaberry Construction Co. Ltd. is seeking an Estimator/Site Foreperson to join our eastern Ontario team. The role involves preparing cost estimates for residential, commercial and municipal projects, and leading small crews on site.

You will meet with clients and subcontractors, interpret drawings and specifications, manage multiple projects, ensure safety, and maintain thorough documentation. Strong communication and civil estimating experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and accuracy in estimating.
• Experience estimating civil construction projects for residential, commercial and municipal works.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and subcontractors to pursue project opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and material take-offs for civil projects.
• Lead small on-site crews (2–4 people) and coordinate field activities.
• Interpret drawings, specs and grade expectations for site work.
• Maintain daily safety logs and project documentation.
• Submit weekly project schedules to aid company planning.

Skills

Detail oriented

Civil construction estimating

Strong communication

Driver's license

Job description

Tackaberry Construction is a local, family run civil contractor, serving eastern Ontario since 1957, with three locations, over 50 pits and quarries and an asphalt plant in Eastern Ontario. Our team has an immediate opening for a permanent, full-time, Estimator/Site Foreperson. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, with strong civil construction estimating experience. A great attitude and strong communication skills are a must.

Valid driver’s license, a clean driver’s abstract, and the ability to clear a background check for institutional work are required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Wages: $75,000 - $90,000, based on experience
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Retirement Benefit Program
• Training Programs
• Company Vehicle (for business use only)
• Mobile Device

THE ROLE

The Estimator/Site Foreperson meets with clients, subcontractors and internal team members to prepare cost estimates for residential, commercial and municipal projects. In this position you will manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead small crews.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage with clients to actively pursue project opportunities
• Support our regional retail & rental market providing aggregate material placing & equipment rental options (rates)
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications & grade expectations in carrying out site work
• Lead small crews (2-4 people) through active participation and supervision of project types
• Manage multiple (2-3) projects simultaneously
• Maintain accurate documentation of site activities including keeping of daily journal and safety logs
• Submit weekly project schedules to assist with company scheduling
• Adhere to company safety policy
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets and material take offs for civil related projects
• Assist in executing fieldwork as required (construction -grade foreman, temporary operator)