Construction Estimator

Location : Ottawa, OntarioASCO’s Construction Estimator successfully tracks down project leads, turns them into bidding opportunities, solicits pricing from trade partners and develops detailed budgets and competitive bids and proposals in order to meet the objective of continued and sustainable growth of the Company. Some of the Construction Estimator responsibilities include : Recommending and implementing winning tendering strategiesDeveloping mutually profitable, long term business relationships with project partnersQualifying bidding and prequalification opportunitiesAnalyzing project risk and implementing risk mitigation strategiesPerforming quantity takeoffs, leads estimating efforts and tender closingsFostering and maintaining positive relations and communication with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors.The preferred candidates will : Have seven to ten (7-10) years experience in Institutional, Commercial, Industrial and / or Water / Wastewater construction estimating in Canada.Hold a professional engineering degree (P.Eng), or a Gold Seal Certificate (GSC) in Estimating, or a Quantity Surveyor designation.Have experience in estimating LEED projectshave excellent knowledge of local market conditions and industry playershave direct estimating experience working for a general contractor in the capacity of Construction Estimator for large Institutional, Commercial, Industrial and / or Water / Wastewater construction projects valued between $1 million and $100 millionhave the ability to handle stressful situation and meet tight deadlineshave superior leadership, motivational and mentoring skillshave strong management, negotiation, and problem-solving skillshave excellent communication skills in English and in French (oral and written)be able to read, understand and interpret complex contract documents, specifications, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedulesbe eligible for security clearances and possess a valid driver’s licensehave superior working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), MS Project or Primavera scheduling software and industry leading estimating / quantity take off software.Employment BenefitsCompetitive employee compensationHealth, Dental, and Disability benefits programEmployee Family Assistance ProgramMatching RRSP programProfit sharingPerformance and merit-based recognitionOn the job trainingHealth and Wellness (flexible hours, working from home opportunities)Education reimbursement programProfessional and career development opportunities