You are an Estimator with 5+ years of experience working on multi-disciplinary commercial, residential or light industrial construction projects. You'll efficiently handle quantity take-offs, cost analyses and sub-trade negotiations using the latest estimating software (OST). Working independently or with minimal supervision, you'll play a key role in preparing hard bid, cost-plus, and design-build estimates for diverse projects.

In this role, you solve complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions and exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information. You also provide in depth guidance to non estimating personnel on moderately complex estimating requirements.

For more than 75 years, Ledcor has grown alongside its clients and communities to become one of North America’s most diverse groups of companies. As a multi faceted construction organization, Ledcor delivers specialized expertise in project and construction management, pre construction, design build, general contracting, and Public Private Partnership (P3) delivery models across a variety of sectors.

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Essential Responsibilities:

Incorporates requirements from drawing specifications, terms and conditions into bid.Reviews RFI's prior to submissionPerforms quantity takeoffs for large, complex bids and coordinates takeoff activities.Leads subcontractor and supplier solicitation. Reviews and analyzes quotes, providing data to support subcontractor selection for large, complex bids.Develops the estimate, verifying direct and indirect costs.Assigns and manages bid package responsibilities.Develops and analyzes project schedule and execution schedule for constructability, with input from operationsLeads estimate reviews and development of bid clarifications

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of related estimating experienceStrong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software; knowledge of BIM modeling as assetThorough knowledge and understanding of trade-related drawings and specifications, including understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess their level of completenessKnowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project scheduleExperience with negotiating and resolving contractual risks, and recommending mitigation practicesExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt message to audience; ability to coach and guide other team members

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.