Estimator - Civil

Locations 375 Boxwood Drive, Cambridge, ON, N3E 0A7, CA
Minimum Salary 95,000
Midpoint Salary 107,500
Maximum Salary 120,000
About Us   Come Build Your Career at Amico
Amico delivers complex and impactful infrastructure projects that help communities grow, move and thrive. From highways and bridges to transit and residential and commercial environments, our work strengthens Ontario's communities and helps build a more connected future.
As a Canadian-owned and operated construction company, Amico brings together expertise in general contracting, civil engineering and road building to deliver projects of significant scale and complexity. Through careful planning, innovative thinking and disciplined execution, we work alongside our clients and partners to create infrastructure that will serve communities for generations.
At Amico, our people are at the heart of our success. As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we are proud to be recognized for the strength of our leadership, culture and commitment to continuous improvement. We foster a collaborative, inclusive and performance-driven environment where employees are empowered to contribute their expertise, take on meaningful challenges and continue developing their careers.

Job Description

Location:

Cambridge, ON (some travel required to sites and meetings)
Vacancy Statement:  This is a new 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 environment 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
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