Middlesex Concrete Forming Ltd. is seeking a full time Estimator to join our growing team! We are located just west of Strathroy and East of Arkona in a rural area so must be able to commute to our office located at 9644 Townsend Line, Kerwood, ON. We are a full service construction company specializing in excavating, concrete forming and framing. We do a wide range of both commercial and agricultural projects and are seeking a hard working, self motivated, detail oriented individual to join our team!

Summary of essential job duties:

- The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely, efficient and accurate preparation of estimates for formwork and concrete relating to agricultural and commercial projects
- Ability to read blueprints and perform project takeoffs to develop detailed estimates
- Ability to read and understand instructions to bidders including but not limited to General Conditions, Special Conditions and Specifications, Technical Specifications and Project Schedule
- Review plans and specifications for completeness, converse with engineers and architects as required
- Be responsible and accountable for the projects, tasks, change orders and timelines that are assigned
- Solicitation of prices from Subcontractors and Suppliers for project requirements and materials
- Prepare bid submission documents, proposal letters, conceptual plans and schedules, and tender forms
- Job cost by analyzing and compiling data from past projects that can influence costs and efficiencies of future projects




- Develop and maintain estimating tools to ensure that repetitive tasks are completed more efficiently
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, make well-researched decisions and keep accurate, timely and complete records
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with employees, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers

Education

- Post-secondary school graduation from a construction, civil or structural program;
- Advanced computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows.

Experience

- Able to read construction plans and specifications is required
- Experience in the construction industry is required
- Estimating experience and rebar quantitative take-off experience is preferred.
- Agricultural construction knowledge would be an asset but not required
- Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent time management, organizational, and analytical skills
- Attention to detail

Benefits

- Highly competitive wage
- Paid vacation
- Fully paid company benefits
- 10% Company pension (3% by employee, 7% by employer)
- Life insurance
- Personal office

Job Type: Full time

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Experience:

- construction estimating: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Construction Estimator (Kerwood)
🏢 Middlesex Concrete Forming
📍 Kerwood