Forbes Bros Ltd. is currently seeking a qualified Estimator (full-time, permanent) to join our team in Eastern Canada! This is a hybrid opportunity that requires up to 75% travel to various project sites in Ontario.

The Estimator will be responsible for providing the knowledge and skills required to prepare detailed cost estimates for bids, change orders, and/or projects. The Estimator will also be responsible for creating competitive cost estimates based on a detailed review of scope documentation. Additionally, the Estimator will support the Senior Estimator to maintain current and accurate pricing for materials and supplies that make up each estimate.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Are Looking For

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Enrolment in pension program
• Vacation Days and PTO days
• Hybrid work model
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunity for growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Obtains technical guidance required to support Project technical issues. Guides field teams as required
• Maintain high quality, detailed estimate preparations for submission of the bid / project pricing
• Maintain quality of information in estimating database
• Review and compare subcontractor/suppliers quotes as compared to others
• Analyze client Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to determine contractual and technical requirements
• Review bid documentation / drawings to determine project scope requirements and to confirm technical requirements for estimate preparation
• Perform material take off of engineered drawings for procurement purposes as needed
• Support Senior Estimator with cost estimate preparation, subcontractor management, and supplier/vendor management
• Monitor and track costing of ongoing projects including comparison of labour and equipment rates within estimate database
• Estimate market value of products and services
• Liaise and consult with engineers and subcontractors to prepare adjustments to cost estimates
• Continue review and improvement of Forbes Bros Ltd. (FBL) estimating processes (i.e., stream line actual cost data evaluation and cost estimate database standardization)
• Meet estimating goals set for the year
• Prepare estimates of costs of materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications
• Support Senior Estimator with preparation of detailed cost estimates
• Manage subcontractor process to ensure that quotes are levelled properly
• Accurate records of cost estimates and pricing pay sheets in database are archived
• Maintain accurate labour, equipment and material rates in database
• Materials procured for the project meet specifications
• Material delivery is to schedule

• Additional related duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Construction Management or related field with a minimum of 5 years work experience in construction industry
• Must have cost estimating and construction experience
• Experience working with Hard Dollar
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Visio, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast pace environment
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, attention to detail, with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal communications and negotiation skills
• Highly effective at building and managing client/vendors relationships
• Flexible, willing to work long hours if required
• A self-motivated individual that requires minimum supervision and with goal and team oriented attitude
• Able and willing to travel to and work in remote project locations, embedded in operational work groups
• Have and maintain a valid driver license and acceptable give (5) year drivers abstract

Forbes Bros Ltd. Is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.