Job Description

Dexter Construction, a division of The Municipal Group of Companies, is currently seeking the knowledge and expertise of a Project Manager/ Estimator.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare cost estimates for construction projects

Prepare public and private tender packages for review and submittal

Perform site visits, measuring, take-offs, submittals etc.

Document equipment and manpower requirements, and review of the estimate for completeness of take-off, scope and pricing.

Prepare schedules and job hand off for packages for awarded works

Project execution team support including subcontractor coordination, site meetings, scheduling, and contract administration

Provides necessary documents to field superintendents, foremen and Project Coordinators in a timely manner and follow up on all open action items.

Provide on-going support to field personnel to help identify and remove obstacles that impact construction progress, resolve challenges with respective owners and to identify and implement

Liaise actively with project delivery teams to identify, develop, and submit change orders

Develop, maintain, and regularly review up-to-date project progress information, including Critical Path scheduling, work in progress reports, and analysis of all job costs

Oversee control of project cost by development of project budget with the estimator

Read blueprints to estimate project cost effectively

Communicate and collaborate with departmental leaders to stay abreast of construction needs, budgeting, and evaluation of possible bids

Oversee control of project cost by development of project budget with the estimator

Provide on-going support to field personnel to help identify and remove obstacles that impact construction progress, resolve challenges with respective owners and to identify and implement

profit improvement strategies to the job, as needed

Provide assistance to owners in modifications resulting in Change orders.

Coordinate, price, and process change orders or technical problems with owner requirements, change orders with owners timely.

Review project job cost reports regularly and ensure project profitability.

Review time sheets, all purchase orders, delivery tickets, subcontractor requisitions, and invoices to ensure that they are coded correctly for project costing.

Visit project sites daily for troubleshooting and for the purposes of ensuring project quality.

Initiate and review regular project billing

Is responsible for the overall safety of all manpower working on the contract, proactively supports the corporate safety program and sets a positive example

Develops, chairs and initiate all job closeout activities, including preparation of as-built drawings, retaining release from subcontractors, ensuring warranty information provided to owner, final payment quantities and payment and recovery of holdback

Perform other duties as required.



Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience:



University degree in Civil or Resource Engineering, or other related discipline is an asset

2-5 years of similar experience preferred

Previous experience estimating public and private tenders an asset along with experience managing projects

Previous experience in the heavy civil construction an asset

Knowledge of various Estimating and constructions software's including Bid2Win, Bluebeam, Excel etc an asset

Ability to work as part of an estimating/construction team

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Professional attitude, punctual, assertive, and personable

High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning

Ability to respond in pressure situations with a calm demeanor and high sense of urgency

A comprehensive pension and benefits package is offered with this position along with opportunities for advancement and training and development.

Working Conditions:

required to work long office hours and use a computer. Field work and

company site visits will frequently be required, and will require the use of minimum PPE (Hardhat, Steel

Toe Boots, reflective vest, etc.). Other PPE might also be necessary and will be driven by the environment

of the work sites (specialized PPE, Gas monitors, Fall Arrest and Breathing Apparatus). Other travel on behalf of the company may be necessary to represent the Company or Project.

A comprehensive pension and benefits package are offered with this position along with opportunities

for advancement and training and development.