Estimator – Project Department
Are you an estimation professional looking for a stimulating new challenge within a rapidly expanding company? Randstad Professional is collaborating with a Canadian leader to find a talented Estimator – Project Department to join their Saint-Laurent team.
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As part of this Engineering & Design role, you will play a pivotal role within the project department. The company, known for its expertise serving over 1,000 businesses across Canada, is dedicated to safety and excellence. By joining this community, you will integrate into a dynamic environment where open communication and a family spirit remain core values despite sustained growth.
As an Estimator – Project Department, your mission will be to prepare accurate quotes for major projects, including residential towers, commercial complexes, and industrial sites. You will work under the Director of Operations and collaborate closely with the Chief Estimator to ensure the sustainability and quality of our fire protection services. This role is crucial in supporting our vision: to become the largest and best fire protection organization in Canada.
Bilingualism is a key asset for this role. While French is the primary language for documentation and local exchanges, functional English is required to communicate effectively with our partners and offices in Ontario, ensuring smooth project coordination on a national scale.
Bilingualism is a key asset for this role. While French is the primary language for documentation and local exchanges, functional English is required to communicate effectively with our partners and offices in Ontario, ensuring smooth project coordination on a national scale.
Advantages
Advantages:
• Competitive salary based on experience, ranging from $55,000 to $65,000 for a junior profile (open up to $100,000 for a senior industry expert).
• 40-hour work week with great flexibility on start times (between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM).
• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, vision) with 80% employer contribution.
• 3 weeks of vacation (including 2 weeks during the construction holiday period).
• 5 personal days (sick/mobile) per year.
• Access to a full on-site gym with a private shower.
• Free parking available at the Saint-Laurent headquarters.
• Stimulating work environment with regular social events (BBQs, sugar shack, etc.).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Actively search for potential projects and tenders within the fire protection sector.
• Rigorously analyze tenders, plans, and technical specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for sprinkler systems and other safety devices.
• Prioritize quotes based on deadlines and the strategic importance of projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, architects, and general contractors to obtain necessary technical information.
• Conduct site visits to validate measurements and ensure quote accuracy.
• Negotiate material prices and contracts with subcontractors.
• Calculate labor requirements and establish preliminary project schedules.
• Ensure the complete transfer of technical information to the Project Manager and Superintendent once the contract is secured.
• Guarantee the compliance of submitted quotes according to industry standards.
Qualifications
Skills
• Excellent ability to read and interpret building mechanical plans and technical specifications.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for estimation calculations.
• Analytical mindset, thoroughness, and great attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Resourcefulness, autonomy, and a marked sense of initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic office environment.
Requirements
• College or university degree in engineering, building mechanical design, or construction estimation.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in construction estimation.
• Previous experience in the fire protection or sprinkler installation industry (a very strong asset).
• Good knowledge of NFPA 13 standards and the National Building Code (an asset).
• Functional bilingualism (impeccable French, functional English for inter-provincial exchanges).
• Valid driver's driver's license for site visits.
Summary
Beyond calculations and NFPA standards, what we offer is a prime spot in a team where we work with heart without taking ourselves too seriously (the Valentine's Day cakes and President's BBQs are proof!). If you want to protect lives while enjoying a private gym and a schedule that lets you skip the worst of Montreal traffic, you're in the right place. We aren't just looking for a numbers expert; we're looking for a new member of our professional "family" who wants to grow as fast as we do.
Feel like your sprinkler expertise deserves a better audience? Get in touch to see if the spark is there—we can't wait to build the future of fire protection with you!
david.lamontagne@randstad.ca - 438-454-3611
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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Estimator – Project Department
Are you an estimation professional looking for a stimulating new challenge within a rapidly expanding company? Randstad Professional is collaborating with a Canadian leader to find a talented Estimator – Project Department to join their Saint-Laurent team.
As part of this Engineering & Design role, you will play a pivotal role within the project department. The company, known for its expertise serving over 1,000 businesses across Canada, is dedicated to safety and excellence. By joining this community, you will integrate into a dynamic environment where open communication and a family spirit remain core values despite sustained growth.
As an Estimator – Project Department, your mission will be to prepare accurate quotes for major projects, including residential towers, commercial complexes, and industrial sites. You will work under the Director of Operations and collaborate closely with the Chief Estimator to ensure the sustainability and quality of our fire protection services. This role is crucial in supporting our vision: to become the largest and best fire protection organization in Canada.
...
Bilingualism is a key asset for this role. While French is the primary language for documentation and local exchanges, functional English is required to communicate effectively with our partners and offices in Ontario, ensuring smooth project coordination on a national scale.
Bilingualism is a key asset for this role. While French is the primary language for documentation and local exchanges, functional English is required to communicate effectively with our partners and offices in Ontario, ensuring smooth project coordination on a national scale.
Advantages
Advantages:
• Competitive salary based on experience, ranging from $55,000 to $65,000 for a junior profile (open up to $100,000 for a senior industry expert).
• 40-hour work week with great flexibility on start times (between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM).
• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, vision) with 80% employer contribution.
• 3 weeks of vacation (including 2 weeks during the construction holiday period).
• 5 personal days (sick/mobile) per year.
• Access to a full on-site gym with a private shower.
• Free parking available at the Saint-Laurent headquarters.
• Stimulating work environment with regular social events (BBQs, sugar shack, etc.).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Actively search for potential projects and tenders within the fire protection sector.
• Rigorously analyze tenders, plans, and technical specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for sprinkler systems and other safety devices.
• Prioritize quotes based on deadlines and the strategic importance of projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, architects, and general contractors to obtain necessary technical information.
• Conduct site visits to validate measurements and ensure quote accuracy.
• Negotiate material prices and contracts with subcontractors.
• Calculate labor requirements and establish preliminary project schedules.
• Ensure the complete transfer of technical information to the Project Manager and Superintendent once the contract is secured.
• Guarantee the compliance of submitted quotes according to industry standards.
Qualifications
Skills
• Excellent ability to read and interpret building mechanical plans and technical specifications.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for estimation calculations.
• Analytical mindset, thoroughness, and great attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Resourcefulness, autonomy, and a marked sense of initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic office environment.
Requirements
• College or university degree in engineering, building mechanical design, or construction estimation.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in construction estimation.
• Previous experience in the fire protection or sprinkler installation industry (a very strong asset).
• Good knowledge of NFPA 13 standards and the National Building Code (an asset).
• Functional bilingualism (impeccable French, functional English for inter-provincial exchanges).
• Valid driver's driver's license for site visits.
Summary
Beyond calculations and NFPA standards, what we offer is a prime spot in a team where we work with heart without taking ourselves too seriously (the Valentine's Day cakes and President's BBQs are proof!). If you want to protect lives while enjoying a private gym and a schedule that lets you skip the worst of Montreal traffic, you're in the right place. We aren't just looking for a numbers expert; we're looking for a new member of our professional "family" who wants to grow as fast as we do.
Feel like your sprinkler expertise deserves a better audience? Get in touch to see if the spark is there—we can't wait to build the future of fire protection with you!
david.lamontagne@randstad.ca - 438-454-3611
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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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