Intermediate Estimator

OSCO Construction Group; Bedford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Strescon Limited, part of the OSCO Construction Group, is seeking an Estimator to join the Saint John office, supporting estimates for Saint John and Bedford projects. You will review bid documents, prepare submissions, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure accurate, timely cost estimates.

Strong reading skills for architectural and structural drawings are required, along with proficiency in Excel and Tekla.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting drawings from multiple disciplines.
• Proficient with Excel, Tekla, and related estimating tools.
• Strong math skills including metric-imperial conversions.
• Experience in construction estimating and bid submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents and addendums to prepare estimates.
• Prepare bid submission documents and pricing for alternates.
• Coordinate sending/receiving estimating documents with subcontractors and vendors.
• Compute material take-offs, labor, equipment, and timelines for bids.
• Utilize software to manage data and support estimation activities.
• Communicate estimates and documents with sales and management.
• Meet deadlines and contribute to departmental budgeting goals.
• Represent the department professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Civil/Estimating engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Tekla

Data reporting

Job description

About Strescon

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Job Summary

In partnership with the estimating team and in collaboration with various departments, the Estimator position is responsible for gathering and evaluating proposals, shop drawings, specifications (excel, Tekla, etc.), and related documents to prepare estimates. The Estimator computes costs by analyzing labor, materials, equipment, subcontracted work as well as timeline requirements. As the Estimator, the ideal candidate must be able to read architectural, structural, precast shop drawings, specifications, navigate software, be detailed, and focused on the task at hand while managing priorities and deadlines. In general, this is a position where guidelines, structure, and established procedures must be followed closely. The position is located at the Saint John office and supports operations in both Saint John and Bedford.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents (specifications, drawings, addendums, bid alternates, delivery dates if noted and bid closing date)
• Prepare bid submission documents (quotation letter, various bid forms, pricing for bid alternates, schedules)
• Efficiently coordinate sending/receiving of estimating documents to sub-contractors and vendors
• Accurately prepare material take-offs and estimates in a timely manner, meeting all bid deadlines
• Utilize software to manage data and facilitate effective retrieval of information when required
• Review and assess proposed estimates, and submission documents with sales and management
• Assist in achieving departmental goals within targeted budgets by meeting deadlines for project completion
• Effectively communicate with other departments and the plant, and focuses on solutions that optimize production and efficiency
• Represent the department and company in a professional, positive manner when liaising with internal and external customers

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma within civil engineering / engineering technology, or similar Architectural or Estimating experience
• Previous experience in the construction industry
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience required
• Exposure to the precast concrete industry would be a strong asset
• Ability to read and interpret drawings of all disciplines
• Technologically inclined; experience with software, data and reporting would be an asset (Excel, Tekla, etc.)
• Basic mathematics: conversions from metric to imperial

Business Requirements

• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player and desire for growth
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong time management and organizational skills

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programming, years of service rewards and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.