Job Description

Are you looking for a change? A flexible work schedule that fits your lifestyle? Continued professional development? Are you looking to advance your career?

Thorpe Construction Ltd. is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Estimator/Project Manager The successful candidate will work with the company's owners and staff in the preparation of bids and preconstruction cost management of projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating and project management.

Thorpe Construction is a leading commercial and industrial concrete company based out of Brandon, Manitoba and has been in business since 1996. The success and growth of our company is a direct result of the positive relationships we have developed with our people and clients.

Come join our team!

Pay

: salary $55,000 - $75,000 depending on experience

Job type:

full time

Benefits:

Dental, health care, life insurance, RRSP plan

Key Responsibilities Include

- Review specifications and drawings and attend pre bid meetings to determine scope of work, bid strategy, and required contents of estimates

- Perform quantity take offs and assemble cost estimates including obtaining material supply and subcontractor quotes and closing tenders

- Develop pre bid construction schedule, alternative pricing, and additional requirements to provide complete and compliant tender submission.

- Work with our team, project managers, and engineers to develop, recommend and implement the project execution plan after being awarded the project

- Analyze project specifications and blueprints to prepare accurate cost estimates

- Research and price out materials, labour and equipment costs

- Develop comprehensive bid proposals for construction projects

- Ensure timely completion of estimates to meet project deadlines

The successful candidate should possess the following skills:

Preferred experience in construction estimating and/or project management Strong blueprint reading skills and ability to interpret technical drawings Knowledge of building construction processes and materials Excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines Outstanding attention to detail and technical accuracy Great work ethic

Preference will be given to candidates with a certificate in Construction Management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31
Expected start date: 2025-07-28