Estimator

About PreCon 

With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited (now a member of the OSCO Construction Group) is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with the production facility in Woodstock, ON and the office in Mississauga, ON. Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. Our value creation is cultivated by our workforce; a strong team built of Technical Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Production and Field Services. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation; building more resilient, energy efficient, sustainable, safe and durable structures.

Job Summary 

In partnership with the estimating team and in collaboration with various departments, the Estimator position is responsible for gathering and evaluating proposals, shop drawings, specifications (excel, Tekla, etc.), and related documents to prepare estimates. The Estimator computes costs by analyzing labor, materials, equipment, subcontracted work as well as timeline requirements. As the Estimator, the ideal candidate must be able to read architectural, structural, precast shop drawings, specifications, navigate software, be detailed, and focused on the task at hand while managing priorities and deadlines. In general, this is a position where guidelines, structure, and established procedures must be followed closely. The position is located at the Mississauga Office and supports operations in both Mississauga and Woodstock. 

Responsibilities 

• Review bid documents (specifications, drawings, addendums, bid alternates, delivery dates if noted and bid closing date) 
• Prepare bid submission documents (quotation letter, various bid forms, pricing for bid alternates, schedules) 
• Efficiently coordinate sending/receiving of estimating documents to sub-contractors and vendors 
• Accurately prepare material take-offs and estimates in a timely manner, meeting all bid deadlines 
• Utilize software to manage data and facilitate effective retrieval of information when required 
• Review and assess proposed estimates, and submission documents with sales and management 
• Assist in achieving departmental goals within targeted budgets by meeting deadlines for project completion 
• Effectively communicate with other departments and the plant, and focuses on solutions that optimize production and efficiency
• Represent the department and company in a professional, positive manner when liaising with internal and external customers 

Technical Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma within civil engineering / engineering technology, or similar Architectural or Estimating experience
• Previous experience in the construction industry
• Exposure to the precast concrete industry would be a strong asset 
• Ability to read and interpret drawings of all disciplines
• Technologically inclined; experience with software, data and reporting would be an asset (Excel, Tekla, etc.)
• Basic mathematics: conversions from metric to imperial

Business Requirements 

• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office products 
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player and desire for growth
• Strong attention to detail 
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills 

Cultural Requirements 

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer-focused environment 

Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and teambuilding events. 

About OSCO 

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.