This position analyzes the costs associated with performing new construction project/s and relatedly prepares reports and/or estimates regarding the project/s. The estimator position is responsible for accurately controlling and studying the information related to the project/s and reporting these figures in a timely manner.
The hours of work will range from 30 to 50 hours per week, (9 am–5 pm) depending on varying contracts and timelines - overtime, weekends and/or evenings are typically not required.
Estimators at MGI will come across and engage with tasks such as:
- Prepares estimates of probable costs of materials, labour, and equipment by studying plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs
- Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
- Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price
- Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
- Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
- Workplace Violence and Harassment for Supervisors
- Accesibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Post-Secondary Certificate, Degree, or Diploma
We offer competitive salaries on experience, knowledge, and education. MGI also provides attractive benefits that extend to health, dental, vision insurance, retirement planning, pension plans, professional development, training credits, wellness programs, travel/vacation days, discounts on company products and services, commuter benefits, and team bonding events to maintain a healthy and inviting company culture.
Our mission is very clear: we are dedicated to providing our clients with cost-effective and timely service; our employees with a safe and rewarding workplace; and our planet with environmentally sound business strategies and operating procedures. We look to situate development projects not as a ‘one-off’ but contextualize them within the broader community and actively look to redefine construction as a lifestyle, not just a ‘job.’
We realize that some seek employment where others are driven by a greater civic-duty. It is this latter segment, those who are self-motivated, passionate, entrepreneurial in spirit while egoless in nature, that we believe are best suited for our collective role in #ConstructingHistory.
