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About PreCon
With a solid history dating back to 1958 PreCon Precast Limited is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with locations in Brampton and Woodstock. Across Ontario you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation; building more energy efficient sustainable and safe structures.
Job Summary
In partnership with the estimating team and in collaboration with various engineering departments this position is responsible for gathering and evaluating proposals shop drawings specifications and related documents to prepare estimates. The Estimator computes costs by analyzing labor materials equipment subcontracted work as well as timeline requirements. As the Estimator the ideal candidate must be able to read architectural structural precast shop drawings specifications navigate software be detailed and focused on the task at hand while managing priorities and deadlines. In general this is a position where guidelines structure and established procedures must be followed closely. The position is located at the Brampton Office and supports operations in both Brampton and Woodstock.
Responsibilities
- Review bid documents (specifications drawings addendums bid alternates delivery dates if noted and bid closing date)
- Prepare bid submission documents (quotation letter various bid forms pricing for bid alternates schedules)
- Efficiently coordinate sending/receiving of estimating documents to subcontractors and vendors
- Accurately prepare material takeoffs and estimates in a timely manner meeting all bid deadlines
- Utilize software to manage data and facilitate effective retrieval of information when required
- Review and assess proposed estimates and submission documents with sales and management
- Assist in achieving departmental goals within targeted budgets by meeting deadlines for project completion
- Effectively communicate with other departments and the plants and focuses on solutions that optimize production and efficiency
- Represent the department and company in a professional positive manner when liaising with internal and external customers
Technical Requirements
- Bachelors degree or college diploma within civil engineering / engineering technology or similar
- Previous experience in the construction industry
- Exposure to the precast concrete industry would be a strong asset
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Technologically inclined; experience with software data and reporting would be an asset
Business Requirements
- Work well in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment
- Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Strong attention to detail
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Cultural Requirements
- Ability to assume responsibility interface and communicate effectively with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
- Desire to work well in a fastpaced deadlinedriven customerfocused environment
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage life insurance RRSP and taxfree savings account options. Additionally we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees health & wellness programming and teambuilding events.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John New Brunswick. Since that time the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel Concrete Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an everexpanding number of constructionrelated companies and divisions serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
Employment Type
Full-Time
