Intermediate Estimator

Amico Affiliates; Windsor; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their dynamic team in the construction sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, leveraging cutting-edge technology and project management practices. You will play a key role in preparing cost estimates and ensuring quality control on projects, all while fostering a collaborative team environment. If you're ready to tackle ambitious challenges and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer Matching Retirement Program

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively through proposals and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for heavy civil projects.
• Coordinate sub-trade selection and pricing of scope items.

Skills

Estimating in heavy civil construction

Communication skills

Ability to read construction drawings

Cost tracking and managing

Project management software knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Amico Affiliates

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at Amico Affiliates

Amico is a diversified and dynamic, Canadian owned and operated construction company. Our dedicated and professional team provides design build, paving, road building, infrastructure, general contracting and engineering services for civil and construction industry customers. Here at Amico we believe in partnering for productivity, leading through empowerment, and seeing challenges as portals of opportunity. Our cutting-edge technology allows us to successfully manage and execute projects of all scopes and scales.

At Amico, we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.

If you want your next professional experience to be one that helps you master new skills, build meaningful relationships, access limitless growth opportunities, and benefit our Ontario communities, consider joining us!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor projects undertaken by Amico.
• Complete quantity take-offs, coordinate sub-trade selection and pricing of various scope items using first principles on a divisional basis.
• Updating and maintaining both our contacts database and our construction cost database
• Strive to make the Amico estimating function “State of the Art” with integrated technologies.
• Assist the estimating team and support staff as the need requires to assure estimates are completed in a timely fashion, while investing required time and effort to ensure that the best pricing options are pursued and vetted.
• Support the site team in preparation of contract change orders.
• Overall quality control to achieve and maintain a high level of service to Consultants/Owners.
• Upon successful award, support the contracting process with selected sub-trades to ensure that the level of service provided by our sub-trades/suppliers meet our economic targets and quality standards.
• Promote and maintain a productive “team” working environment within Amico and affiliated Corporations.
• Maintain quality of the highest standard to maintain the Amico corporate image in the community.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant program will be considered an asset
• Minimum of 3 years of prior Estimating in heavy civil construction experience
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents
• Solid ability to communicate construction know-how through proposal wording
• Knowledge of standard project management software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Estimating software, etc.)
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required
• Experience in cost tracking, managing, and directing construction projects will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of contract language / Terms and Conditions will be considered an asset

What Amico Can Offer You

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strictly no third party resumes accepted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction and Building Construction

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