Estimator
Location: Kingston Ontario
Salary: $75,000-$85,000 (based on experience)
Reference# 16703587

Overview: Our client is an established civil contracting firm with more than 50 years of experience providing tailored services to its clients across Eastern Ontario is in an exciting period of rapid growth. This is a very employee forward organization with a strong focus on delivering high-quality results, and is driven by the people and communities it has served for more than half a century.

We are looking for an estimator within water/sewer and Heavy Civil who would like to work with an amazing group. Projects are complex and our client is offering an abundance of learning opportunities to even the most experienced individual. The environment is ambitious, driven, innovative and collaborative.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package.
• Join a collaborative team that values your input & expertise, play a role in growing the company
• Chance to learn from established industry experts and help to take the company to the next level
• A rapidly growing industry with great development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Review plans and specifications to determine scope of work and define project requirements.
• Outline and communicate project requirements and timelines.
• Review drawings and understand design intent.
• Liaise with clients, sub-contractors, approval authorities, project stakeholders and contractors.
• Solicit quotes and tendering contracts from consultants, trades people and suppliers.
• Issuing purchase orders, subcontracts and prepare construction schedules.
• Prepare quantity take-offs  for labour, materials, equipment and sub-contractors.
• Quote contemplated changes notices and manage change orders.
• Coordinate and communicate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with manger and foreman to ensure project deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Manage site instructions, RFI's and responses.
• Liaise with clients addressing any concerns.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience estimating or managing heavy civil construction projects and budgets.
• Degree in civil engineering or engineering tech.
• Exceptional communication skills and good industry exposure (earthworks, excavation, water/sewer, municipal work).
• Proven ability to communicate with clients, stakeholders and construction teams.
• Knowledge of municipal and provincial design standards.
• Experience with estimating and project management software.
• Experience with digital terrain and modeling software
• Skilled in cost estimating and specification writing.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Auto Cad, and MS Office applications

Application Process: 
Click apply if you think this role is for you!,  If you are a qualified candidate with questions please reach out to Chris Soules.

csoules@talentsphere.ca

*only those selected for interview process will be contacted*

Keywords: Civil Construction, Estimating, Municipal Design, Earthworks, Excavation, Water & Sewer 
 

Thank you for your interest in this job posting.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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