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Job Title


Construction Estimator


Company : ABL Direct


Location : Mississauga, Ontario


Created : 2025-02-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Embrace the opportunity for a career transition in 2025! Let''s collaborate and make 2025 a year of achievement together. Our client is a leading General Contracting firm providing construction project management to retail, commercial and office clients, construction & renovation of retail and office space. They have a core estimating team and are looking to bring an individual with 5 - 7 years'' of estimating to develop an estimating team and department. Their company''s core values are clearly stated and evident in all of their work and relationships. Looking for individuals eager to take their careers to the next level while being a part of the company''s success. Excellent base compensation, employee bonus plan and benefits. $90K-$120K base depending on experience Respectful and value-driven culture. Responsibilities: - Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project. - Accountable to review all details to ensure all quotes submitted are complete, accurate, and on-time capturing all project scope and trades outlined in provided bid materials. - Review project specifications, including but not limited to RFP, drawings, insurance and bonding requirements, addendums and specifications to fully understand project scope, trades and timelines. - Attend bid site walks to gain a full understanding of project scope and deliverables. Collect on-site data for estimates and take offs to ensure clear, detailed information comes back to the office for finalized estimates. - Ensure that drawings and project specifications are sent to subtrades in a timely manner to ensure subs have sufficient time to provide a complete and accurate proposal to the client. - Manage and mentor Junior Estimator, and any future members of the estimating team. Qualifications: - 5-7 years of experience in estimating ICI projects. - Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex plans and specifications putting together accurate estimates. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy while working on multiple estimating projects simultaneously. - Ability to multi-task to manage own work, while overseeing direct report. - Proficiency with qualifying subcontractor quotes and negotiating pricing. - Knowledge of standard construction industry practices, processes and materials. - Experience managing direct report(s). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Knowledge and proficiency in PlanSwift and Microsoft Office. - Ability to travel to job sites within the Greater Toronto Area as required to complete estimates. You can submit your application directly or email your resume to , citing job ID #24293. Your application will create a profile in our system, and our virtual recruiter will connect with you to gain a better understanding of your career aspirations. If this opportunity aligns with your skills, we will be in touch to discuss it further. Skills often associated with this position: Senior Estimator; ICI projects; Construction Management