Description
Job Summary:
As an Estimator you will oversee and create estimate packages in relation to quantity take offs, costing, sub trades solicitation and document control. Your years of estimating experience have equipped you for this dynamic opportunity; you will autonomously organize and implement estimating activities involved in preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost studies, and competitive bids in both the Canada and the U.S.
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We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to provide compensation and benefits programs that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Including items such as competitive salaries and profit-sharing program; exceptional health, dental, vision plans, life and disability coverages; comprehensive retirement plans, generous vacation and leave, family support benefits, mental health resources, and more. We offer ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Incorporates requirements from drawing specifications, terms and conditions into bid.
- Produces quantity take-offs for all areas of the estimate as directed, while ensuring the take-off is well notated for hand-over to the project team and includes safety and security requirements required by Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
- Solicits subcontractor and supplier pricing quotes and administers subcontractor database. Reviews and analyzes quotes, providing data to support subcontractor selection.
- Develops the estimate under supervision, preparing direct and indirect costs.
- Assists in developing the schedule on which the estimate is built, requests input from the project team and sub trades
- Performs general administrative and recordkeeping functions
- Performs complete and detailed estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing and presentation of the estimate for management review
- Interfaces and communicates (written and oral) with the estimating team, and all levels of management, industry contacts, and contacts subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates
- Performing off-site surveys and reviewing off-site issues
Qualifications:
- Completion of post-secondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, Telecom or related education
- 2-4 years of estimating and or related construction experience in outside plant/civil/telecommunications industries in a variety of complex multidiscipline projects
- Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assist construction document review.
- Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule on smaller, less complex projects
- Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software.
- Ability to identify problems/issues, looks beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications and generates new solutions to complex problems
- Communicates effectively
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Willing to contribute actively in team activities, sharing experiences and ideas.
- Experience in gas and wireless sectors considered an asset
- Knowledge of InEight Estimate would be an asset
- Must be able to provide a valid driver’s license and clean abstract
Additional Information:
Company Description
Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.
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Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.
3930 Nashua Drive,
Mississauga, ON