Junior Estimator / Project Manager

Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Limited; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A heavy civil construction company is looking for a full-time Junior Estimator / Project Manager in Ontario. The role requires reviewing project documents to prepare estimates and supervising construction activities to ensure budget adherence. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a positive attitude. A degree in Civil Engineering is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and project documents to prepare estimates.
• Assemble takeoffs into detailed project estimates for bidding.
• Schedule resources and supervise construction activities.
• Ensure productive and safe completion of work.
• Produce daily cost reports for management.
• Coordinate various project management functions as necessary.

Skills

Basic knowledge of heavy civil construction

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Positive work attitude

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Limited is a heavy civil construction group with over forty years' experience in heavy civil construction, road building, asphalt paving, materials production and demolition. We are currently welcoming applications for a full-time Junior Estimator / Project Manager capable of fulfilling the following requirements :

Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, project documents, and site conditions to prepare quantity and scope takeoffs for projects of small to medium scale.
• Assembling relevant takeoffs into detailed project estimates for bidding purposes.
• Daily scheduling of resources and field supervision of construction activities to ensure projects are completed within budget and in accordance with relevant specifications.
• Ensure all work is being completed in a productive and safe manner.
• Daily production and cost reporting to direct supervisors and senior management, as required.
• Various other coordination and management functions, as necessary.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Basic knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction operations and processes is strongly preferred.
• An ambitious individual with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Must demonstrate effective organizational and time management capabilities.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive work attitude with an overall eagerness to learn.
• Valid Class G driver’s license.

Education

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Civil Engineering is preferred, but not a requirement.

We invite interested applicants to submit their cover letter and resume.

We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.