Estimator in Ottawa, Ontario at Cardel Homes

Cardel is a group of companies with offices in Alberta, Ontario, Colorado, and Florida. We develop exciting communities and build beautifully designed and exceptionally well-built homes for every stage in life. Cardel Homes is proud to be building in various Ontario communities.

As an Estimator, you are responsible for providing residential estimating services in support of the Estimating team.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits
• Health Care Spending Account
• Group RRSP with matching
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Training & career development
• Charitable initiatives and team building events

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain computerized estimates, assemblies and pricing for standard models, floor plans, options, and elevations.
• Produce accurate material and labor take offs.
• Write and maintain general specifications.
• Produce and maintain specifications for standard plans.
• Update and maintain pricing on standards models and options.
• Prepare accurate subcontractor and supplier purchase orders for all homes and approve corresponding invoices.
• Providing pricing for Sales Agents and Designers.
• Assist with tenders and contracts.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Construction Management or Architectural Technology or related field.
• 3+ years of estimating/construction experience.
• Knowledge of residential construction processes, building materials, and codes.
• Proficiency with construction and estimating software – Sales Simplicity, Bluebeam, BuilderMT, or Constellation NX.
• Independent self-starter with a high degree of initiative.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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Thank you to all applicants for your interest. This is a vacant position. Please note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.