Job Description
Job Title
Estimator
Job Description
Comprehensive expertise in construction materials, methods, practices, and contracts. Proficient in using Sage Estimating software, Microsoft Office applications (Excel, SharePoint, etc.), and Adobe Acrobat. Strong mathematical skills, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Ability to effectively interpret bid documents and create construction detail sketches. Skilled in estimating project costs using probability, providing detailed insights into overall expenses, part-specific costs, and project timelines. Effective communicator, both visually through sketches and diagrams, and verbally. Familiarity with measurement techniques, economic principles, and business fundamentals. Strong abstract thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a critical and analytical mindset. Capable of making informed, independent decisions using available data and common sense. Self-reliant and adept at working independently. Motivated to pursue long-term goals, even when challenges arise or success isn't guaranteed.
The Successful Applicant
7+ year(s) experience in the estimating or project management field. Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications. Ground up project knowledge and experience preferred. Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, MS Project. Ability to work in a team environment. Interested in mentorship opportunity. Quantity takeoff and cost estimate experience. Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management or Architectural Technology.
What's on Offer
Base salary ranging from $100,000-$140,000 depending on experience. Annual bonus. Flexible work environment. Collaborative culture. Competitive employer 401k match. Fully employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance. 4 weeks PTO.
Job Summary
Sector: Construction
Sub Sector: Estimator
Industry: Property
Where: Minneapolis
Contract Type: Permanent
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Adobe Acrobatunmatched
- Algebraunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Architectural Servicesunmatched
- AutoCADunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Managementunmatched
- Construction Planningunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Geometryunmatched
- Mathematicsunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Projectunmatched
- Microsoft SharePointunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Project Estimatesunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Sage Softwareunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
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