Forbes Bros Ltd. Is currently looking for an Estimating Coordinator to join our team! This position could be a perfect fit for a NEW GRADUATE - where we will introduce the successful candidate to the world of estimating & train from the ground up!

The Estimating Coordinator provides the knowledge and skills expertise in powerline transmission, distribution, and/or substation scopes of work required to prepare detailed cost estimates for bids, change orders, and/or projects.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a safety conscious, family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, innovation & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Flexible workday
• Hybrid work week (work from both home & office)
• Competitive salary
• Pension Program
• Comprehensive benefits plan & health spending account
• Safe, family orientated working environment

Key Responsibilities & What We Will Teach You:

• Ensure Forbes' ongoing effort to improve workplace safety is carried out in the office and at on-site visits
• Support Senior Estimator with preparation of detailed cost estimates, subcontractor management, and supplier/vendor management
• Prepare & maintain high quality, detailed, market value estimates of costs of materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects based
• Maintain quality of information in estimating database
• Review bid documentation / drawings to determine project scope requirements and to confirm technical requirements for estimate preparation
• Procure project materials per engineered drawings to meet specific schedule deadlines
• Liaise and consult with engineers and subcontractors to prepare adjustments to cost estimates
• Meet estimating goals set for the year
• Other duties as required

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Construction Management or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Visio, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, attention to detail, with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to learn how to build and manage client/vendors relationships
• Flexible, willing to work additional hours as required
• A self-motivated, self-starting individual

Are you a new Graduate wondering how you are going to break into the workforce? While this job is accessible to all qualified, we are very open to training a new Grad who is eager & excited for a great career opportunity.

Forbes Bros Ltd. Is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.