Our Burlington-based client is well established in the ICTi (Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure) industry.  Due to growth, they are hiring a full-time Estimator to analyze plans, specifications and project documentation to estimate costs; source, negotiate and attain quotes for products and services, and assess project financial, technical and operational risks.  This is an IN-OFFICE position, Monday to Friday, based in Burlington.

This exciting role will best suit a career-minded college/university graduate with relevant education and/or previous estimating experience from the construction industry (preferably, ICTi).  

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive salary (based on experience, $50-60K)
• Benefits and RRSP
• Modern office, convenient west-end (Burlington) location
• Long-term career stability and opportunity for growth!
• Great hours - 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday

If this exciting opportunity is of interest to you, please apply today and include your SALARY REQUIREMENTS, or email Karen and quote #6177 in the subject line. 

We'd like to thank all applicants, however, only those under serious consideration will be contacted.  Thank you!

Duties:

• Analyze plans, specifications and other project documentation in order to estimate costs
• Send out RFIs
• Prepare accurate material take-offs
• Research, source, negotiate and obtain best prices and/or quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Analyze data that can affect costs (i.e. currency exchange rates, vendor fulfillment record, etc.)
• Assess the financial, technical and operational risks of the project
• Visit project sites to gather information (when required)
• Stay current with the latest ICT technologies
• Keep up to date with the latest regulatory and legislative requirements
• Work closely with key members of the project team, the bid manager, clients and suppliers
• Keep detailed records, write reports

• College or university diploma/degree in electrical, mechanical OR civil engineering, OR construction engineering technology, OR construction project management (or similar program)
• Proficiency in Office 365, Visio, AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• Ability to read basic blueprints
• "G" drivers' licence and clean abstract (to drive company car to job sites when required)
• Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Positive mind-set, customer focused and a passion for continuous learning
• Lives within a reasonable commuting distance to Burlington (i.e. Hamilton, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown)
• Understanding of ICT preferred

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