Job Description

Avant-Garde Construction and Management Inc. provides a work environment that is challenging, dynamic, and energetic. Our mission is to successfully deliver quality projects with the most talented team in the industry. The company specializes in the commercial and multi-residential construction sectors, providing general contracting and construction management services to developers, tenants, and retailers in the Maritime Provinces. At Avant Garde you will be surrounded by some of the most talented project managers, estimators, administrators, and executives in the industry, and work in a collaborative environment to deliver great projects.

Job Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Estimator to join our team. In this role, the Estimator will work collaboratively with clients, preconstruction managers, project managers, and subcontractors to deliver great projects. This position is based at our office in Riverview, NB.

Position Responsibilities

Cost Estimates

Review drawings, specifications, and code requirements

Develop multi-disciplinary quantity takeoffs for all construction divisions

Prepare preliminary budgets and outline scopes of work for conceptual projects

Prepare stipulated price estimates for competitive tenders

Define and present value engineering opportunities

Solicit information from subcontractors and suppliers and analyze subcontractor requirements

Review assembled bid and provide risk analysis, proposed job margin, and cost and schedule impacts on the submission

Review and analyze bid documents and execute bid forms, including the submission of all security, bonding, and insurance requirements

Reference historical cost data on to current cost estimates

Project Development

Assist in project development activities, including scope definition and clarification, pre-construction planning, control estimate development and delivery

Assist in negotiating and awarding of contracts

Assist in project planning and scheduling

Provide recommendations on project methods, material, and systems

Management / Supervision

Manage and update the vendor contact list

Build and maintain positive work relationships with company management, colleagues, clients, subtrades, architects, engineers, and suppliers

Pursue project leads and market opportunities and assist in networking with owners and consultants

Negotiate short and long-term pricing agreements with suppliers and subcontractors and oversee the relationships, resolving any issues

Track bidding success and percentages and analyze fiscal period bid performance

Qualifications and Required Skills

3-5 years experience in a similar role

Experience with Revit and Navisworks an asset

Strong organizational skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Able to prioritize projects and meet deadlines

Strong follow up skills are essential

MS computer program literacy with a strong command of Microsoft Excel

Why Join?

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Group pension benefits with an employer contribution

Group benefits

Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

If you are interested in this opportunity please forward your resume, in confidence, to vl@agcm.ca. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Mileage reimbursement On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31