Junior software developer Jobs in Laval, QC

Are you looking to propel your career within a dynamic organization where technical expertise meets the art of negotiation? Our client, a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of specialized textile solutions for the institutional and commercial sectors, is seeking a talented Estimator to join their business administration and estimation team.

This role is a strategic new position created to support exceptional growth. By joining this team, you will do more than just calculate costs: you will become a key partner for major projects, ranging from modern healthcare centers to prestigious performance halls. If you possess exemplary rigor and a relationship-building profile, this challenge within the Randstad Professional category is for you.

Why choose this Estimator position?
Working for our client means choosing a human-centered environment where collaboration replaces silos. As an Estimator, you will benefit from a level of flexibility rarely found in the construction and business administration fields, including a hybrid work model to support your work-life balance. You will thrive in a corporate culture focused on listening, autonomy, and continuous improvement.

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Advantages
Advantages offered
By joining this innovative company as an Estimator, you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary based on your experience, with annual reviews.
• Hybrid work model (2 days in the office) after the initial training period.
• Flexible 40-hour weekly schedule from Monday to Friday.
• Comprehensive benefits package including group RRSP options.
• Sick leave and vacations during the holiday season and construction holidays.
• A dynamic, modern work environment that promotes the breakdown of silos.

Responsibilities
Your responsibilities as an Estimator
Under the supervision of the management team, the Estimator will have varied responsibilities touching upon both technical analysis and support for business administration:

• Rigorously analyze plans and specifications to understand the technical requirements of construction projects.
• Perform precise take-offs for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Proactively respond to inquiries from institutional clients via email and telephone.
• Develop competitive proposals and bids within prescribed deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with external stakeholders to clarify needs and propose innovative alternatives.
• Manage file openings, prepare production sheets, and order materials following contract awards.
• Calculate applicable extras and price adjustments during projects based on site realities.
• Simultaneously manage several active files with outstanding organization.

Qualifications
Skills and profile required
To excel in this role within the business administration and estimation division, you must demonstrate:

• An innate talent for interpersonal relations and the ability to persuade stakeholders.
• Excellent proficiency in reading technical plans and specifications.
• Absolute mathematical rigor and an analytical mindset.
• High level of autonomy and the ability to manage priorities in a multi-tasking environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Technical curiosity for custom-made products and construction site realities.

Requirements
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in estimating for construction or manufacturing projects.
• Technical diploma or training in architecture, estimation, or a related field.
• Mastery of the primary working language, both spoken and written. (French)
• Proficiency in Office Suite software (particularly Excel).
• Knowledge or basic skills in AutoCAD (a major asset for technical reading).

Summary
Take the leap toward a stimulating career in business administration and technical estimation today! Our expert recruitment consultants are eager to discover your profile and guide you toward this new challenge within the Randstad Professional family.

If this position does not quite match your expectations, contact us to discuss our other opportunities and build your professional future together.

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