Estimator

Job Description

About Us

In business since 1960, FCC Construction is an open shop, multi-trade, specialty contractor serving Atlantic Canada. FCC’s three main operating divisions include : Construction Management, Electrical Contracting and Communication Cabling.

Job Summary

This position is for an estimator for the Construction Management division of FCC Construction. The Estimator will be responsible for the completion of Tenders, Bid Requests, Requests for Quotation (RFQs) & Requests for Proposal (RFPs) in Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Markets) by developing accurate and competitive estimates.

This position requires a candidate who is detail focused, with the ability to react and adjust to changing conditions and come up with practical solutions.

The successful candidate will spend time learning all aspects of the business with a full understanding of the team’s responsibilities and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough review of all contract documents, specifications and drawings
• Develop material take-offs, labour take-offs, subcontract requirements and equipment requirements
• Obtain any additional required information from suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects
• Prepare tenders by quantifying, organizing, and tabulating all material, equipment, labour, and subcontract costs
• Work with Purchasing to obtain pricing on material, equipment & subcontracts
• Review the estimate with the Project Manager, Division Manager and Site Supervisors to ensure agreement with labour, material, equipment and subcontracting quantities & costs
• Participate in site review, tender review, project closing and meetings with the Division Manager, Project Manager, Site Supervisors and Purchasing Personnel
• Review tender closing documents and obtain signatures, bonding and insurance certificates
• Follow up on submitted tenders with clients and owners to obtain bid results
• Participate in daily & weekly estimating reporting of closings, opportunities and workload
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Technology Certificate and / or Civil Engineering Degree. Equivalent combinations of technical training and / or related estimating experience in ICI construction would be considered
• Familiarity with estimating software would be an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, MS Project)
• Familiarity with BIM & Procore software would be an asset

Business Requirements

• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer-focused environment

Cultural Requirements

Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, FCC offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options.

Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors : Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate.

Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.