Estimator (12 Month Contract)

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Activa Full time

Company**:Activa**
Job Title**:Estimator**
Reports to**:Estimating Manager**
Job Type**:Contract, Full-Time**
Location**:Waterloo, Ontario**

**ABOUT ACTIVA**:
Activa is Waterloo Region's largest land developer and home builder. For the last 30 years, we've developed communities for families and individuals to thrive - developing land into vibrant neighbourhoods, building homes designed for real life, and continuing to serve the communities we build long after closing. Waterloo Region is our home, and it's our privilege to help our city take shape.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Trade and Suppliers**
- Assist in acquiring subcontractor rates to help estimators create product and prepare RFQ’s.
- Assist with job specific contracts if required.
- Assist in the review of supplier Scopes of Work ensuring the Company’s standards and construction practices are accurately reflected in the Scopes of Work. Work with Contracts to ensure Scopes of Work are updated for any changes.

**Estimating**
- Assist with tender process using base house plans or ‘preliminary’ dwelling plans to preferred trades for budget purposes; qualify and quantify all quotes and bids.
- Maintain all take offs for base house and products for all product lines in ERP system.
- Ensure building/unit estimates and product estimates are correct and up to date.
- Assist with maintenance of spreadsheets and databases to track base house costs and upgrade costs.
- Help identify and implement alternative construction methods or design considerations that will help reduce the cost of our homes.
- Provide budget input on future developments at concept stage as requested.
- Assist other Estimators and departments as required.

**Sales Team**
- Maintain the Agents’ Catalogue and Home Product Library ensuring all base house and upgrade pricing is available to Sales/Colours staff on-line.
- Assist in responding to agents and upgrade requests for quotes.
- Provide product information sheets to agents.

**General**
- Assist with daily operations whenever required and appropriate.
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Post-secondary education in Construction Estimating or related discipline.
- Previous experience in estimating, within residential home building industry.
- Experience with Microsoft Office with strong focus in Excel.
- General understanding of home construction, building code, contracts and terminology.
- Previous experience with Newstar, Rems or JDE an asset.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**:

- Excellent interpersonal skill; able to build relationships with outside contractors.
- Strong analytical skills with precise attention to detail.
- Strong organization skills.
- Activa is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department. _

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

  • Estimator (12 Month Contract)

    2 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Activa Holdings Inc. Full time

    Role Summary **Company**:Activa **Job Title**:Estimator (12 month contract) **Job Type**:Full-Time, Contract **Reports To**:Estimating Manager **Location**:Waterloo, Ontario Key Responsibilities - **Trade and Suppliers** - Assist in acquiring subcontractor rates to help estimators create product and prepare RFQ’s. - Assist with job specific contracts...

  • Manager, M&A, Integration Management Office

    1 week ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Full time

    Manager, M&A, Integration Management Office (12 month contract) Toronto, ONT, Canada and 1 more Be the First to Apply Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of...

  • Business Planner-

    3 days ago

    Waterloo, Canada NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) Full time

    **AT NDI, THE WORK YOU DO HERE MAKES A DIFFERENCE.** Every day, we help shape the future of healthcare. We design and build 3D tracking systems that equip medical devices with advanced spatial navigation technology, delivering greater accuracy, performance, and confidence in procedures where precision is critical. Since 1981, we’ve partnered with leading...

  • Customer Experience Specialist

    3 days ago

    Waterloo, Canada NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) Full time

    **AT NDI, THE WORK YOU DO HERE MAKES A DIFFERENCE.** Every day, we help shape the future of healthcare. We design and build 3D tracking systems that equip medical devices with advanced spatial navigation technology, delivering greater accuracy, performance, and confidence in procedures where precision is critical. Since 1981, we’ve partnered with leading...

  • Business Process Analyst-12 Month Contract

    1 week ago

    Waterloo, Canada opentext Full time

    **OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY** As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management. **THE OPPORTUNITY**: The Marketing Automation Department with Marketing Operations partners...

  • Business Intelligence Analyst

    3 days ago

    Waterloo, Canada Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Full time

    Company Description OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for a: **Business Intelligence...

  • Site Supervisor, Mid-rise

    3 days ago

    Waterloo, Canada Activa Holdings Inc. Full time

    Role Summary **Company**:Activa **Job Title**:Site Supervisor, Mid-Rise (12 month contract) **Job Type**:Full-Time, Contract **Reports To**:Construction Manager **Location**:Waterloo, OntarioKitchener, Ontario Under the supervision of the Construction Manager, the Site Supervisor, Mid-Rise will be responsible for supervising on-site sub-trades,...

  • Digital Content Manager

    5 days ago

    Waterloo, Canada Magnet Forensics Full time

    Who We Are; What We Do; Where we’re GoingMagnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets and other IoT related devices. We are continually innovating so that our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their...

  • Business Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Full time

    Company Description OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for an: **Business System...

  • Banking Administrator

    2 days ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace...