ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Ottawa team is growing! If you are an analytical and collaborative professional searching for the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you.
The Estimator is located in Ottawa, Ontario and reports directly to the Estimating Manager.
Estimators analyze costs and prepare work take-offs and estimates. The successful candidate will provide support to project operations with emphasis on estimating, reporting and monitoring progress and handling project changes.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Prepare estimates of cost of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract drawings / specifications, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
- Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders.
- Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational / sector meetings with various stakeholders ie.
senior estimator, operational staff, and purchasing as required.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.
- Update and maintains estimating database.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Change Orientation
- Communicates Effectively
- Continuous Learning
- Customer Focus
- Holds Self and Others Accountable
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Post-secondary education in Engineering or Business / Commerce.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
3-5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Ongoing investment in training and development
Collaborative and supportive work culture
Long-term stability
A family business with family values
Empowered people with ambitious goals
Interesting and challenging work
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