Estimating Manager

About Us

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Job Summary

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins. This position is responsible for mentorship and guidance within the Estimating team. As a working manager, the Estimating Manager will assist in the preparation of estimates; gathering and evaluating proposals, reviewing drawings, specifications and other related documents to bid on work in the precast/prestressed industry. The Estimating Manager will compute bids by analyzing labor, materials and timeline requirements. The position is located at the Saint John Office and supports operations in both Saint John and Bedford.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead direct reports through coaching and development opportunities

• Ensure quality and accurate bids per contract per specifications available, on time and on budget

• Meet deadlines for project completion with a focus on creating solutions that optimize production and efficiency and/or communicate variations to the deadlines

• Maintain estimating procedures, models, scope, and proposal templates and / or improve where applicable

• Prepare and review bid documents for submission by ensuring scope of work and estimators work are accurate

• Prepare materials take-off and estimates

• Utilize software to manage data and facilitate effective retrieval of information

• Assist project management by preparing estimates for change notices

• Maintain professional relationships with sub-contractors and vendors in the market area with a focus on exceptional customer satisfaction, quality, safety, and value-added services

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team, Sales, Operations, Engineering, Field, Purchasing and Finance

• Other duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma within Engineering / Engineering Technology, or similar field

• Experience in the construction/concrete industry

• 5 plus years of estimating experience

• Experience managing a team

• High Capacity related to reading and interpreting Architectural, Structural, Civil and Precast shop drawings

• High capacity related to reading and interpret technical specifications

• Precast Prestressed Concrete Experience is an asset

• Experience with BIM software is an asset

• Familiarity with OBC, NBC, CSA standards is an asset

Business Requirements: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel software applications

• Technologically inclined; experience with software, data and reports is an asset

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and customer-focused environment

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.