B268
Located in Ottawa, ON
Pay: $50,000 to $62,400
Job Full Description
Our client, a general contractor located in the Central-East End of Ottawa, is currently searching for a Junior Construction Estimator to join their growing team. This company does both residential (75%) and light commercial (25%) construction.
Required Skills and qualifications:
- Architectural Technician/Technologist, Construction Management, or CET Diploma is ideal; or related experience
- Experience using AutoCAD (or similar floorplan CAD software) to read and interpret drawings
- Must have intermediate MS Excel skills
- Previous estimating, quoting, and/or project coordination experience considered an asset
- Eagerness to learn and develop new skills
- Strong English communication skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to handle stress and work to meet tight deadlines
- Previous bidding experience (commercial RFPs) considered an asset
Key Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for various construction projects
- Prepare cost estimates using MS Excel templates
- Develop scopes of work for renovations, additions, basements, kitchens, decks, fences, and custom interior projects
- Liaise with clients to obtain clarification and additional project details
- Gather and compare pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
- Maintain and update estimating templates as required
- Prepare and cost change orders for ongoing projects
- Perform other duties as required
Perks and Benefits:
- Health and dental benefits
- Flexible hours
- Career and professional development
- Room for growth
- Variety of different projects makes every day different
- Fun / casual work atmosphere
- Closed between Christmas and New Years
- Free parking
The starting salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $62,400 per year, depending on experience.
Hours: Monday to Friday – can work anywhere between 7:00am to 5:30pm (as long as equates to 40 hours per week).
If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please send your resume to this ad.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only the candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we provide a fair, respectful, and accessible hiring process for everyone.
Ottawa, ON
2709
2733 Lancaster Road
Suite 110
Ottawa, ON K1B 0A9
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