Construction Estimator

1 week ago


Ottawa, Canada Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited Full time

**Construction Estimator**

**Location**: 9094 Cavanagh Road (Ashton, Ontario)

**Working hours**: Monday to Friday (8:00AM to 5:00PM)

Founded in 1953, Thomas Cavanagh Construction has continued to set the standard for quality construction and materials in Eastern Ontario. With our strategically located pits and quarries, our unmatched fleet of trucks and heavy equipment, our state-of-the-art facilities, and our dedicated employees, Thomas Cavanagh Construction has earned a reputation as one of Ottawa’s most trusted and respected contractors.

**Estimator, Heavy Civil** is a critical part of the Heavy Civil Group (which includes Sewer & Water, Earthworks, Roadway Construction & Paving). This role is a significant contributor to the estimating team and helps the company take advantage of competitive bidding opportunities, meet bid deadlines, and implement organization throughout many processes. This fast-paced role requires a comprehensive understanding of preparing estimates for a wide range of projects.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Perform detailed, timely and well-organized cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects
- Review and assess tender specifications, drawings, and reports
- Attend project meetings and job showings as required
- Identify and evaluate risks associated with each project
- Collaborate with estimating team throughout bidding process
- Oversee pre-qualification submissions such as formulation of Design-Build/Joint Venture/Major proposals
- Assisting project management teams with change management process (i.e. clarifying changes, helping resolve issues, and pricing change orders)

**Requirements**:

- Experience in heavy civil construction: roads, mass earthworks, sewer & water, paving, ICI
- Knowledge of market conditions and the ability to evaluate general trends
- Relevant post-secondary education. (CET or P.Eng. preferred) is considered an asset
- 3+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction cost estimating with field experience is preferred
- Experience with estimating software - B2W Estimate or equivalent
- Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite Programs
- Effective verbal/written communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy
- Highly detail oriented, self-directed, organized, and proactive

**Cavanagh Employee Benefits**:

- Family oriented work environment
- Internal growth opportunities
- Training and development opportunities
- Benefit, Wellness and Pension Plans
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed._

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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