Original job description
This position is grounded in real-world construction - you’ll be involved in estimating, bid analysis, procurement coordination, and contractor/vendor engagement from early design through project execution. You will work closely with and be supported by our existing team members. We’re looking for someone exceptional who understands how accurate cost planning and timely procurement directly support project delivery.
What You’ll Do
Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost breakdowns for materials, labour, and equipment
Support development of construction estimates based on design documents
Coordinate trade RFBs & RFPs and help review, compare, and organize bid responses
Participate in design-assist and value engineering discussions
Contribute to subcontractor and supplier scope reviews to help level bids
Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with vendors and subcontractors
Track vendor pricing, delivery timelines, and long-lead item requirements
Maintain organized cost history, unit pricing records, and procurement logs
Assist in procurement planning for capital repairs or upgrades within our property management portfolio
What We’re Looking For
Critical thinker, ability to identify solutions to issues before they become problems
Displayed experience in construction estimating and/or purchasing roles
Strong negotiation skills with understanding of contract management and cost controls
Proficiency interpreting construction drawings, specs, codes and contracts
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 including Excel; experience using Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent tools is required
Familiarity with MasterFormat trade work divisions and Manitoba Construction Trade Definitions
Strong attention to detail, clear communicator, and effective team collaborator
Diploma or Degree in related fields such as Engineering, Building Sciences, Construction Management, and/or Engineering Technology
Growth based mindset with desire to learn and be better everyday
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare construction estimates, quantity takeoffs, and cost breakdowns, and coordinate trade bid requests and responses. Support procurement planning, bid leveling, vendor negotiations, and tracking of pricing, delivery timelines, and long-lead items.
Requirements
The role seeks experience in construction estimating or purchasing, strong negotiation and cost-control skills, and the ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, codes, and contracts. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft 365 and Excel, have experience with Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent tools, and hold a related diploma or degree.
Skills
- Construction Estimating
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Cost Planning
- Bid Analysis
- Procurement Coordination
- Construction Drawing Interpretation
- Specification Interpretation
- Contract Management
- Cost Controls
- Negotiation
- Value Engineering
- Subcontractor Scope Review
- Vendor Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Bluebeam
- Autodesk Construction Cloud
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
- Trades
Keywords
- Construction Estimating
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Cost Breakdowns
- Materials
- Labour
- Equipment
- Design Documents
- Trade RFBs
- RFPs
- Bid Responses
- Design-Assist
- Value Engineering
- Subcontractor Scope Reviews
- Supplier Scope Reviews
- Bid Leveling
- Contract Management
- Cost Controls
- Construction Drawings
- Specifications
- Building Codes
- Microsoft 365
- Excel
- Bluebeam
- Autodesk Construction Cloud
- MasterFormat
- Procurement Planning
- Vendor Pricing
- Long-Lead Items
