Estimator Jobs

The Opportunity:

Prodigy is looking for an experienced Estimator to join our Boisbriand Office team! We are looking for a detail – oriented Construction Estimator to organise, coordinate and submit stipulated sum and construction management tenders. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, someone who understands budgeting and who will feel comfortable in a fast – paced environment, with the support of their peers. You must have great attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Who We Are:

We are a leading general contractor in the ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) sector, providing high-quality construction services to clients across North America. Our mission is to deliver exceptional projects on time, on budget, and with the highest level of client satisfaction.

Please visit www.prodigy-group.com/about/ to learn more about our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
• Establish and maintain tendering processes and proceed to recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
• Prepare Class “D” and “C” budgets with the support of the Project Management team on Construction Management projects
• Prepare construction estimates and tenders, including costs of materials, labour, and equipment for RFPs the company participates
• Qualify incoming pricing, bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications
• Prepare Preliminary schedules for construction project RFPs
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Knowledge of construction estimating within the following sectors is required; retail, commercial, hospitality and institutional construction

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ability to handle multiple tenders at once
• Highly self-motivated and directed; ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects
• At least 5 years of extensive retail experience would be an asset
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
• Strong organizational and time managements skills
• Knowledge of building codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Estimating skills in quantity take offs, units, costs, labour rates
• Fluent in French and English is required
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Ability to consistently achieve objectives on schedule, budget, and defined quality standards
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, architecture, or a similar field is required
• Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to persevere when challenged
• Tendering experience in markets outside of Quebec would be an asset
• Strong trade relationships locally and nationally required
• Solid experience using MS Office Suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore and related estimating

To Apply:

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering exceptional projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our pre-construction team.

Submit a resume in one document and be sure to indicate Estimator in the title. Those selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Compensation will be market competitive and will be dependent on your qualifications and experience.

A Criminal Record check will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

We know that fit for a role goes both ways and you may have other questions – so feel free to contact us in advance of applying.

Prodigy Group is strongly committed to a selection process that is inclusive, barrier free and a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Prodigy Group provides accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports for the recruitment process upon request. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment process.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We request no unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.