On-Site Construction Estimator - Bid, Takeoffs, CAD

Islington Nurseries Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Islington Nurseries Ltd. in Etobicoke, ON, is seeking a full-time estimator to prepare labour/material costs, read blueprints, and prepare bid submissions. You will liaise with engineers, architects, owners and contractors to manage cost estimates.

The role requires experience in landscape construction with civil/construction background, and willingness to work on-site with own transportation. Ontario residents with valid work authorization are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Prepare estimates and bids for projects.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, owners and contractors on cost changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Civil

Commercial/industrial construction

Contractors

Team player

Proactive

Education

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Tools

Spreadsheet

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Islington Nurseries Ltd. in Etobicoke, ON, is seeking a full-time estimator to prepare labour/material costs, read blueprints, and prepare bid submissions. You will liaise with engineers, architects, owners and contractors to manage cost estimates.

The role requires experience in landscape construction with civil/construction background, and willingness to work on-site with own transportation. Ontario residents with valid work authorization are invited to apply.