Project Manager/Estimator Jobs

Our client is a full-service construction firm that provides services for both Public Organizations and Private Clients. For over 35 years, commitment, integrity, and reliability have been at the forefront and deeply embedded into everything they do, creating a business ethic that strengthens their ability to deliver exceptional value to their customers. They are hiring a Project Manager/Estimator to join their amazing team.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, architects, engineers, regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Manage expectations and ensure alignment throughout the project.
• Review awarded projects, handle shop drawings and material submittals, review project changes and updates, coordinate with clients as the project progresses, and see through project delivery.
• Maintain clear and open communication channels with all project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Thoroughly review, interpret, and take off project tender documents to provide estimates for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Address issues and challenges that arise during construction, such as design changes, unforeseen site conditions, and logistical complications. Develop and implement solutions to keep the project on track.

Qualifications:

• High level of skills in working with MS Office applications (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project) and with takeoff programs (in particular On-Screen Takeoff)
• A college diploma or post-graduate certificate in an industry-relevant program is an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Project Management experience in the General Construction Industry
• Professional, motivated to learn, and a career-minded individual.
• Team driven, highly efficient, multi-tasking, and deliverable oriented (take responsibility and ownership for the assigned duties);
• Drive own vehicle and able to attend site meetings and visits on an occasional basis (mandatory HSP training will be provided if required);
• Very organized and disciplined (understand and follow the organizational etiquette and procedures).
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in Construction Estimating
• Basic understanding of CCDC-2 Contracts
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Intermediate skills in working with Project Documents such as drawings and specifications.
• Quantity Surveyor Education is an asset.