You are an experienced Estimator with over 5 years of expertise in multi-disciplinary commercial, institutional, and light industrial construction projects. You excel in managing quantity take-offs, cost analyses, subcontractor negotiations, competitive bid preparation, and document control using advanced estimating software, such as Onscreen Take Off (OST). With the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, you play a pivotal role in developing hard bid, cost-plus, and design-build estimates for a diverse range of projects.

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Essential Responsibilities

Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation efforts, review and analyze quotes, and provide data to support subcontractor selection for large and complex bidsPerform detailed quantity take-offs for all estimate areas, ensuring clear documentation for project team handover, including safety and security requirements per Ledcor policies and applicable legislationAnalyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive bid estimates, including site visits, quantity take-offs, pricing, and preparing a presentation for management to reviewIntegrate drawing specifications, terms, and conditions into bids and review RFIs prior to submissionDevelop project schedules and execution schedules based on estimates, incorporating input from project teams and relevant tradesSupport the presentation of estimate proposals to stakeholdersPrepare conceptual estimates using historical data and insightsParticipate in major trade pre-award meetings as required

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of estimating experience, ideally within ICI construction; on-site project management experience is an assetPost-secondary diploma or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, or a related fieldProficiency with MS Office, Onscreen Take Off (OST), and related estimating software; familiarity with BIM modeling is an assetStrong understanding of trade-related drawings, specifications, and construction documents, with the ability to assess their completenessSolid knowledge of construction costs, budgets, and project schedule developmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences and provide coaching to team members

Working Conditions

Hybrid role with occasional travel to project sites may be required

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Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.