Estimator - Saint John, Canada - Osco Construction

Osco Construction

Verified Company

Saint John, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

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

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.