Estimator

With 26,000 trained employees in 17 locations across Canada, we are Canada’s largest National Cleaning and Facility Services company. From Vancouver to St. John’s, we maintain a diverse portfolio consisting of commercial, industrial, retail, recreational, educational and food manufacturing facilities.

This role is a full-time position based out of our Mississauga office, reporting directly to the SVP - Estimation, Innovation and Process Optimization. This is an office role with remote being an option and travel may be required. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing estimates for commercial janitorial bids. The goal is to provide the most competitive & detailed costing for bid packages.

Below is an overview of the skills and experience required, as well as the job responsibilities; however, please note that tasks may change from day to day based on business needs.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Involvement in the development and maintenance of estimating templates, tools, and software.
- Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposal, specifications, and related documents.
- Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, specifications, and related documents.
- Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements utilizing costing analysis tools.
- Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information in costing tool.
- Coordinate and review estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness with senior team
- Answers questions and provides clarification and updates based on proposal requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates
- Perform conceptual estimates for budgetary purposes for potential clients.
- Collaborate with Sales and Operations for best value solutions.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested by sales team.
- Upon bid award, assist operations department in scope evaluations and understanding operations solutions.
- Assist operations department in detailing phases of work, man-hours and production units
- Perform periodic reviews of active projects estimated cost vs. actual cost
- Attend site tours & travel as required

**Required Skills**:

- Analyzing Information
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office proficiency, specifically Excel to a high level
- Strong Communication Skills and Interpersonal skills
- Costing Analysis
- Must have prior experience with Estimating software
- Thoroughness and reliability
- Excellent organizational skills

**Education & Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years extensive estimating experience plus including ability to estimate various types of projects/contracts.
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Familiarity with financial and project management principles
- Proven experience as an estimator in the janitorial industry**, **or similar position

**_Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check._**

GDI Services (Canada) LP is committed to accommodating applicant’s with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify GDI Services (Canada) LP if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation GDI Services (Canada) LP will work with you to determine how to meet your needs. GDI is an equal opportunity employer.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, and as part of GDI’s health and safety obligations as recommended by public health authorities, GDI requires that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless you have been granted an exception.

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- estimating: 1 year (preferred)