Junior Concrete Construction Estimator

Company Name: City Concrete Construction

Hourly Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 (TBD depending on experience)

City: Toronto

Website: www.cityconcreteconstruction.ca

A base KNOWLEDGE OF CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION IS REQUIRED. UNDERSTANDING OF DRAWINGS IS MANDATORY.

Start Date: Immediate Start- ASAP

Job Status: (Full-Time) Contract

Job Title: Junior Concrete Construction Estimator / Junior Project Coordinator

Geographic Location Greater Toronto Area / City Toronto

Employment Sector: Construction

Experience: Minimum 3 years or more

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Job Description:

City Concrete Construction Inc. is a preferred full-service, vertically integrated contractor in the Greater Toronto Area. Recognized as an industry leader in concrete construction, landscape construction, waterproofing, masonry work, and other exterior contractor services, we pride ourselves on our customer service and superior quality.

We are currently looking for an experienced Junior PROJECT COORDINATOR/ESTIMATOR to join our growing team! The candidate will prepare and coordinate detailed cost estimates for competitive tenders to clients, including Residential homeowners, Property Management, Facility Managers, Developers, and Municipal Agencies.

Work hours:

• Must be able to work Monday to Friday, 44 Hours per week, some weekends as required. Flexibility is required during peak seasons (April to early July and mid-Aug through to the end of October)
• Start times generally between 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (Flexibility is required to accommodate peak seasons, site meetings, etc.)

Responsibilities will include:

• Estimating and bid preparation on all projects
• Calculate various statistical data (quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, equipment, etc.)
• Reviewing scopes of work and pricing from General Contractors
• Close bids
• Participate in developing project updates and bid package estimate documents
• Review the project budget, schedule, and project execution plan and identify any potential risks before the project starts and throughout its life cycle
• Perform quantity take-offs and costing, pricing of work and material, and tender/bid preparation.
• Participate in field visits and pre-tender meetings.
• Assist in negotiations with clients.
• Review specifications and drawings of open tenders.
• Conduct materials and pricing research.
• Collect all pertinent data and information for each job to be quoted.
• Liaise with the general contractor, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Prepare contracts, schedules, workflow, materials, and labor management
• Report weekly activities and changes on the project docket
• Identify new market opportunities. Qualifications
• Minimum three (3) years of construction estimating experience.
• Relevant University Degree or College Diploma (i.e., Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to plan, organize, and complete estimating work independently.
• Highly organized and achievement-oriented with strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, math & computer skills (Excel, computerized estimating systems, spreadsheet design, and formulas).
• Ability to use PlanSwift, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Estimating skills in concrete flatwork and foundations, waterproofing, masonry, excavation, hard landscaping, and exterior construction are major assets.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle Application Instructions

Preferred Application Method

Please email your resume. Only those resumes under consideration will be contacted for interviews.

Thank you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have the ability to read, interpret drawings, and specifications
• Do you have the ability to use Planswift, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam

Experience:

• construction estimating: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English, Read English, Write English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person