Project Manager / Estimator

Randstad Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Ontario is seeking a Junior Project Manager / Estimator to join their construction team. This full-time position involves analyzing construction plans, estimating costs, and coordinating projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in civil construction and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Opportunities for career growth and development are available.

Benefits

Internal career growth and development

Qualifications

• Understanding of heavy civil construction projects required.
• Experience with estimation and project coordination is a must.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze construction plans and calculate material needs.
• Compile cost breakdowns for bid submissions.
• Organize scheduling of crews and materials.
• Monitor job site progress and safety standards.
• Track performance metrics and share updates.

Skills

Basic knowledge of heavy civil construction projects

Experience with estimation and project management

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Valid Class G driver's license

Education

University Degree / College Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client in Thunder Bay is looking for a Junior Project Manager / Estimator to join their construction team across heavy civil projects. This full‑time position is ideal for someone with a passion for construction, a strong foundation in project coordination, and the desire to build a long‑term career in the field.

Advantages

This is a full-time, permanent position that offers internal career growth and development.

Responsibilities

• ◾Analyze construction plans, technical documents, and site details to calculate material and labor needs for small to mid‑sized projects.
• ◾Compile scope and quantity data into comprehensive cost breakdowns to support bid submissions.
• ◾Organize day-to-day scheduling of crews, equipment, and materials while overseeing on-site work to keep projects aligned with timelines and budgets.
• ◾Monitor job site progress to ensure productivity standards and safety protocols are consistently upheld.
• ◾Track daily performance metrics and financial data, sharing updates with supervisors and senior leaders.
• ◾Support a variety of planning, coordination, and project oversight tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• ◾Basic knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction projects
• ◾Experience with both estimation responsibilities and project coordination / project management
• ◾Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products
• ◾A University Degree / College Diploma in Civil Engineering considered an asset
• ◾Valid Class G driver’s license

Summary

Please apply here or email [e-mail] if this position is of interest. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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