Junior Estimator supporting quantity take - offs, supplier pricing, and proposals for Bird’s industrial fabrication and construction projects. Coordinating with estimating, engineering, procurement, and production teams.
About the role
- Estimator preparing complete estimates for civil landscape construction projects. Collaborating with teams to ensure successful project execution in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare complete estimates and tender submissions for civil landscape construction projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and tender documents.
- Complete detailed quantity take-offs and prepare accurate cost estimates.
- Analyze labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and supplier requirements.
- Request, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, and cost-saving solutions.
- Support value engineering and constructability reviews.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations teams during the pre-construction process.
- Assist with successful project handoffs following awarded contracts.
- Maintain organized estimating documentation and pricing information.
- Support continuous improvement of estimating processes and best practices.
Requirements
- 4+ years of estimating experience in civil construction, landscape construction, site development, or a related industry.
- Experience preparing detailed construction estimates and competitive tender submissions.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Experience with municipal or public-sector tenders is an asset.
- Experience using digital estimating and takeoff software such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Estimate meaningful municipal and community-based projects
- Work closely with Project Managers, Operations, and leadership teams
- Opportunity to grow within a successful and expanding company
- Collaborative, family-oriented culture
- Be part of projects that make a visible impact in communities
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid company-wide Christmas shutdown in addition to vacation
- Profit sharing and DPSP contributions
- Career development opportunities
- Casual and collaborative work environment
- Company events and team activities
- On-site parking
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