Estimator

Advantages
Competitive salary $70,000 to $80,000 for junior to mid tier Estimator
3 weeks vacation to start
Company paid benefits
Cross training and growth opportunities offered
Permanent, full-time work year round

Responsibilities
•Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates based on efficient construction practices, and use the most competitive and reliable subcontractors and suppliers.
•Monitor the construction market and identify projects best suited to the company.
•Prepare final bids in conjunction with the Estimating Manager.
•Regularly liaison with general contractors, consultants, municipal engineers, and construction management firms to pursue tender invites and awards; negotiate contract agreements.
•Job administration for projects awarded to the company which were estimated by the incumbent, including: bonding, insurance, construction schedules, permits, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, job costing. These projects would typically be of the ICI, Sub-Municipal and Sub-Division type.
•Project management of assigned contracts by attending site meetings, identifying and pricing extra work, coordinating and scheduling the project to satisfy the customer’s needs, resolving contract disputes with the customer and any third parties, invoicing, account collections, accruals with construction, and any assistance to construction to measure the job quantities.
•Production analysis of projects actual to bid, profit analysis of same.
•Provide technical assistance to Project Manager as required.
•Comply with and promote Health and Safety’s goal and objectives.

Qualifications
•2 years of experience in a similar role is required.
•Experience in the construction industry is an asset, specifically road construction.
•ICI experience is preferred.
•Experience using BID2WIN is preferred, but not required.
•Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) is preferred, but not required.
•Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
•Personable, with the ability to build relationships with customers.
•Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time and prioritize tasks.
•Excellent computer skills.
•Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle, to conduct site visits as

Summary
For immediate consideration for this position, please e-mail me directly at dana.mckenzie@randstad.ca or apply to this ad.

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.