About us

Direct Bore has been in business for 20 years and provides full cycle service starting with upfront planning, engineering, and collaboration with the customer to determine the exact nature of the work that's required.

The commitment to customer service continues throughout the life of the job. Direct Bore's customer support is complemented by a strong and experienced management team with a combined 100-plus years of experience in construction

About this opening

If you have high attention to detail and collaborative professional searching for an exciting opportunity to build your career, this position is for you. The position is located in Ottawa, Ontario and reports directly to the General Manager.

Estimators analyse costs and prepare work take-offs and estimates. The successful candidate will provide support to project operations with emphasis on estimating, reporting and monitoring progress and handling project changes.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Prepare estimates of cost of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract drawings/specifications and quotations
- Coordinates pricing with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers,



contractors and subcontractors.
- Responsible for communicating with various parties on project progress and any and cost changes that may be required.
- Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.
- Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with various stakeholders

Key Qualities we are looking for

Communicates Effectively

Holds themselves and others accountable

Always learning

High attention to detail

Customer focused

Works well in a team workplace

Work Experience requirement

1-5 years in civil construction industry preferably utility construction and structures.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
- Proficient in Outlook

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Experience:

- construction estimating: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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