Junior Estimator

“We make it here.”

Vesta Design + Fabrication Centre offers complete renovation project management services in addition to fabrication and installation of natural and engineered stone and custom-built millwork/cabinetry for projects across the National Capital Region. We are one of only 4 companies in Canada accredited by the Natural Stone Institute. We’ve been in business in the national capital region for nearly 40 years. Our culture is inspired by our history and values, we are a collaborative solution-oriented environment, committed to our mission of being Ottawa’s premier destination for all things home renovation.

**Job description - Jr. Estimator**

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate estimates for both small and large sized projects. Estimator will be required to analyze information, specifications, proposals, and important metrics, to provide quantity take-off and accurate costing. The estimating process includes reading drawings, quantity take-off, analyzing company’s data, writing proposals, and obtaining costs for materials.

**Estimating Duties (include but are not limited to)**:

- Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine, and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards, and conduct negotiations.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Manage and coordinate construction projects and prepare construction progress schedules.
- Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements, setting priorities.
- Prepare budgets by studying plans, updating specifications, identifying, and projecting costs for each elevation.
- Create estimates by considering material costs and the complexity of the project.
- Be resourceful to meet client budgets where possible (suggest other materials or subcontractors).
- Maintain master price list by updating information.
- Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Discuss plans and specifications of job with Manager.
- Obtain consultants, plans, drawings and or subcontractors as needed in order to create an estimate.
- Must be able to use various software as well as historical data to build estimates.
- Maintain quality service by following organization standards.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gloucester, ON K1B 4V7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Estimating: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person