With almost 20 years of progressive growth delivering high-quality concrete services, Cavanagh Concrete, a sector of Cavanagh Construction, have the experience to complete any project that comes our way. Together, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and reliability. From the start, we work with your team to create a project execution plan that provides the best solution for your timeline and budget.
We are looking for an energetic, hardworking individual to join our concrete team in a full-time role as a Junior Estimator. In a junior role, the successful applicant will begin training in all aspects of concrete formwork and construction, with increasingly complex duties including quantity take offs, estimating, project coordination/management, and sales/negotiation. The individual selected will be joining a growing team of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making Cavanagh Concrete Ltd. and its subsidiary companies the choice supplier for residential and commercial ready-mix and formwork solutions.
Projects range in size from $10,000 to $5,000,000 - from Arnprior to Orleans; offering a wide range of new skills to learn independently and under supervision.
Job Summary: Estimation for concrete supply, concrete formwork and masonry

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Relevant construction/concrete/masonry experience preferred
• Experience reading and understanding construction drawings and documents
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, B2W or similar estimating software
• Strong team and communication skills – reading, writing and oral skills in English necessary
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as a team
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to learn new ideas and concepts
• Effective negotiating skills
• Self motivated with a strong work ethic
• Valid drivers license with access to personal transportation

• Accurately interpret and comprehend Architectural/Structural blueprints and other tender documentation
• Perform direct quantity take-offs from tender drawings
• Tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews and analysis
• Prepare job cost estimates
• Communicate and consult with clients, general contractors and territory managers
• Customer follow up on submitted tenders/proposals
• Properly track, and organize direct job costs to accurately forecast future project costs
• Office/ Estimating Administration