Jr. Estimator

Job description

**Jr. Estimator**

Do you consider yourself a high performer? Do you strive to be amongst the best? Are you always looking for ways to improve your skills and the work you do? If so, we are looking for you

**About Us**

BGI Retail is part of the TC Transcontinental Printing.

TC Transcontinental Printing, the Printing Sector of TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), is the largest printer in Canada and one of the largest in North America. This sector has over 4,300 employees and possesses a network of 16 state-of-the-art plants.

TC Transcontinental Printing provides an integrated service offering for retailers, including premedia services, flyer and in-store marketing product printing. This sector also offers an array of innovative print solutions for newspapers, magazines, 4-colour books and personalized and mass marketing products.

We are in Paris, ON, off Highway 403, 10 minutes from downtown Brantford. Easy access from Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Burlington, Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Woodstock. _Must have reliable transportation as there are no buses on this route._

**About this opportunity**

You will estimate the manufacturing of custom high-end retail signage, décor, and fixtures, reporting to the Senior Engineering Specialist. Considering quality and cost to meet customers’ expectations, you will occasionally visit client’s sites.

**What you will do**:

- Estimate cost and margin of start to end projects.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
- Determine methodologies and best practice to set the duration and task dependencies for accomplishing the scope of work considering time, cost, and quality.
- Prepare proposals for competitive bids and/or engineering studies at the scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility project stage.
- Recommend vendors and subcontractors to be selected.
- Improve cost estimating procedures, reducing discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
- Work closely with project stakeholders to obtain, review, and support the commitments required for the cost estimates.

**What you have to offer**:

- 1+ year of estimating experience in millwork.
- Ability to interpret 2D/3D drawings and graphics renderings;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Availability to travel in Ontario - 10% of the time.
- Attention to detail and time management skills.
- Interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Work under pressure, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines and multitasking.

**What we have to offer**
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career
- Flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family needs
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Company events

**Learn more about us**
- We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Qualified applicants will be contacted._
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada._

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masking, Sanitizing and Distancing When Required.

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location