Construction Estimator

6 months ago


Oshawa, Canada Voyageur Services Limited Full time

**Voyageur Services Limited is looking for a Construction Estimator to join our Team. This is an in-office position.**

The Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate estimates for both small and large sized civil projects. They 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, writing proposals, and obtaining costs for materials and subcontractors.

**Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Interpret the plans and specifications and make the necessary calculations for pricing of tenders.
- Prepare pre-qualification and/or tender submissions and present to clients.
- Identify material and subcontractor requirements by studying blueprints, soils reports, specifications, and related project documents.
- Compute quantities using estimating software and/or an excel spreadsheet.
- Identify potential conflicts between project documents.
- Analyze quantities of specific change orders for extras pricing and produce graphic and charts for submittal.
- Ensure pricing is requested and received in good time for closing the project.
- Clearly communicate scope of work to Subcontractor’s and suppliers, and accurately interpret quotes to ensure all costs are accounted for and ensuring no elements of the scope or supplies are missing.
- Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current/accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and/or bids forms to appropriate persons.
- Ensure that worksheets and related take-off forms/submittals are presented in a way that is clearly understandable to others reviewing the information.
- Attend tender site visits and interact with clients during tendering phase to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Maintain strong industry contacts which may be converted into business leads.
- Create turn over package to hand over to Project management and Site Supervisors for project execution.

**Minimum Requirements**
- Minimum of 2-5 years of progressive construction experience with a focus on estimating projects in Canada.
- Post-secondary education (University Degree or Technology Diploma) in either Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Engineering, Estimating, or Civil Engineering.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Ontario, Canada.
- Excellent knowledge of the Ontario construction industry, and Ontario Building Codes is an asset.
- A commitment to Voyageur’s methodologies and procedures is a foundational element for all roles.
- Strong technical skills and computer proficiency in MS Project, MS Office (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) and strong skills in Excel is required.

**Our Commitment to You**
- Competitive salary
- A fun and inclusive culture supported by all employees.
- A health and dental benefit program
- Professional development support in the construction industry
- Getting together for company-wide social events

**Why Voyageur?**
- Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
- Long-term career growth and development opportunities
- We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.
- We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
- A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.

If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future, you will find the right fit at Voyageur Services Ltd.

**Salary**: $75,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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