Description

Location: Cambridge, ON (some travel required to sites and meetings)

Vacancy Statement: This is a recent position

Travel Requirements
Travel to project locations and client meetings. Expectations are these will all be in Southwestern Ontario area. Occasional travel outside of these areas may be required.

Responsibilities
Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor projects undertaken by Amico.
Complete quantity take-offs, coordinate sub-trade selection and pricing of various scope items using first principles on a divisional basis.
Updating and maintaining both our contacts database and our construction cost database
Strive to make the Amico estimating function “State of the Art” with integrated technologies.
Assist the estimating team and support staff as the need requires to assure estimates are completed in a timely fashion, while investing required time and effort to ensure that the best pricing options are pursued and vetted.
Support the site team in preparation of contract change orders.
Overall quality control to achieve and maintain a high level of service to Consultants/Owners.
Upon successful award,



support the contracting process with selected sub-trades to ensure that the level of service provided by our sub-trades/suppliers meet our economic targets and quality standards.
Promote and maintain a productive “team” working workplace within Amico and affiliated Corporations.
Maintain quality of the highest standard to maintain the Amico corporate image in the community.

Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of prior Estimating experience, preferably with infrastructure projects
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents
Solid ability to communicate construction know-how through proposal wording
Knowledge of standard project management software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Estimating software, etc.)
Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure
Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required
Experience in cost tracking, managing, and directing construction projects will be considered an asset
Knowledge of contract language / Terms and Conditions will be considered an asset
Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant program will be considered an asset
Qualified English Language Level required.

📌 Estimator Civil Ontario
🏢 Amico
📍 Ontario