Intermediate Estimator - ICI - Ottawa

Michael Page; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

RRSP Match

Company profit share

Job summary

A renowned recruiting firm is seeking an Intermediate Estimator in Ottawa for a general contractor focusing on ICI projects. The role involves managing estimating activities, producing bids, and fostering relationships with clients. Candidates should have at least 3 years of estimating experience in construction, hold a relevant degree, and possess strong skills in MS Office and estimating software. This position offers a competitive salary up to $100,000 along with health benefits and a profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as an estimator.
• Experience in Mid-large Institutional, Commercial, Industrial projects.
• Hold a valid driver's license and eligibility for security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement winning tendering strategies.
• Produce detailed quantity take-offs and price estimates.
• Manage estimating and tender closings.

Skills

Estimator experience

Construction estimating

LEED projects

Market knowledge

MS Office suite

Estimating software

Education

Relevant professional degree (engineering)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera scheduling software

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$100,000.00/yr

Client Details

Our client is a well known and well established ICI focused General Contractor focusing mainly on Corporate and Institutional new builds and renovations.

Description

Reporting to the Lead Estimator, the successful candidate will be involved in all estimating activities for the organisation. You will successfully track down project leads turning them into bidding opportunities, solicit pricing from trade partners and develop detailed budgets and competitive bids and proposals to meet the objective of continued and sustainable growth of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement winning tendering strategies.
• Produce detailed quantity take-offs and price labour, material and equipment portions of estimates.
• Qualify bidding and prequalification opportunities.
• Analyze project risk and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage the estimating and tender closings.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships and communication with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors.

Skills & Experience

• Have at least 3 (three) years experience as an estimator.
• At least 3 years construction experience in ICI construction estimating.
• Hold a relevant professional degree (engineering (P.Eng) etc.).
• Have experience in estimating LEED projects.
• Have knowledge of local market conditions.
• Direct estimating experience in the capacity of Estimator of Mid-large Institutional, Commercial, Industrial projects valued between $1 million and $60 million.
• Be eligible for security clearances and possess a valid driver's license.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), MS Project or Primavera scheduling software and industry‑leading estimating/quantity takeoff software.

Job Offer

• A basic salary of up to $100,000.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• RRSP Match.
• Company profit share.

EEO Statement

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Building Construction