Estimator

Venor is proud to partner with FundyPros Specialty Construction in their search for an Estimator to join their team.

FundyPros Specialty Construction has built a reputation as one of Atlantic Canada’s leading specialty contractors, delivering high-quality drywall, steel stud framing, insulation, exterior wall systems, acoustical ceilings, and related interior and exterior construction solutions. With an ambitious vision to become Canada’s premier specialty subcontractor, FundyPros continues to invest in exceptional people, operational excellence, and long-term client relationships.

As the company continues its significant growth trajectory, FundyPros is seeking an experienced Estimator to play a critical role and to be part of a high performing team, delivering accurate, timely, and competitive estimates, working with working with clients and/or contractors on their project from the initial estimate through to completion.

As the ideal candidate you bring a minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience estimating medium to large scale construction projects, along with a proven ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings and specifications. With expertise in drywall and/or the construction industry, you have a working history demonstrating your ability to convert on quoted projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare, examine, and respond to tenders.
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and estimates of probable cost of material, labour and equipment for construction projects based on Architectural and Structural drawings and specifications.
• Obtain competitive material and labour pricing when performing quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare quotations and follow up with customers on submitted quotations.
• Lead sales conversion actions on quoted projects
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, clients, suppliers to prepare estimates
• Prepare accurate project documents and lead project handoff process when awarded a project alongside a Project Managers and Job Site Foremen.
• Attend site visits to assess job-site conditions.

What we are looking for

• A diploma in drafting, engineering and/or construction related fields.
• Have competence in the use of estimating software (Stack, On Screen Takeoff, etc)
• Commitment to Completion – a commitment to taking ownership, staying focused, and seeing work through to completion at deadline.
• Technical – an ability to understand construction drawings to assess project scope and perform accurate quantity takeoffs and estimates.
• Organizational Skills – an ability to work with a large amount of information and manage several projects to accommodate business needs.
• Concern for Quality and Details – an ability to manage a large amount of information and be focused on the quality of estimates and data keeping processes.
• Teamwork – an ability to work with and collaborate on projects with various employees in the company.
• Value engineering – an ability to effectively identify problems with cost implications and propose reasonable alternatives to customers

Pay: $75,000 -$90,000 + annual incentive plan

At Venor and FundyPros Specialty Construction, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Natalie Isaacs at Natalie@venor.ca