Junior Estimator / Project Manager

Job summary

Review drawings, specifications, project documents, and site conditions to define project scope, prepare quantity takeoffs, and develop cost estimates for bids. Coordinate resources and field activities, monitor project progress, budgets, productivity, and safety, and prepare production and cost reports.

Job details

Our employer partner is a Construction and currently looking to add an experienced Junior Estimator / Project Manager to their team! Job Overview: The Junior Estimator / Project Manager supports the planning, estimating, coordination, and execution of heavy civil construction projects. The role involves reviewing project drawings and specifications, preparing quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for bids, coordinating construction resources, supervising field activities, and monitoring project budgets, productivity, and safety. The successful candidate will help ensure projects are completed efficiently, within budget, and in accordance with required specifications. Key Responsibilities: * Review construction drawings, specifications, project documents, and site conditions to prepare quantity takeoffs and define project scope for small to medium-sized projects. * Compile quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates for project bidding. * Coordinate daily scheduling of resources and provide field supervision of construction activities. * Monitor project progress to ensure work is completed within budget and according to project specifications. * Ensure construction activities are performed safely and productively. * Prepare daily production and cost reports for supervisors and senior management. * Support project coordination, planning, and other construction management activities as required. Qualifications: * Basic knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction operations and processes is strongly preferred. * Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. * Effective organizational and time-management skills. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. * Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and motivation to develop professionally. * Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence. * A university degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering is preferred but not required. Jumpstart works with employer partners on an ongoing basis to recruit for roles like this one. As a result, we accept applications on a rolling basis and may continue considering candidates as opportunities arise. We encourage interested applicants to apply early. We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps. Recruitment Transparency & Compliance Statement Jumpstart Refugee Talent advertises Ontario-based employment opportunities in alignment with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) job posting requirements effective January 1, 2026. As a third-party sourcing organization, Jumpstart reviews publicly advertised postings to support compliance with applicable requirements, including: * Review of compensation disclosures * Prohibition on “Canadian experience” requirements * Disclosure of artificial intelligence use (where applicable) * Maintenance of posting records for compliance purposes * Procedures to identify and address potentially fraudulent or misleading job postings Jumpstart does not conduct hiring or make employment decisions. Employers remain responsible for final recruitment processes and employment determinations.

What you’ll do

Review drawings, specifications, project documents, and site conditions to define project scope, prepare quantity takeoffs, and develop cost estimates for bids. Coordinate resources and field activities, monitor project progress, budgets, productivity, and safety, and prepare production and cost reports.

Requirements

A basic understanding of heavy civil construction is preferred, along with strong communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A valid Ontario Class G driver's licence is required; a university degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering is preferred but not required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quantity Takeoffs
• Cost Estimating
• Project Planning
• Project Coordination
• Construction Scheduling
• Field Supervision
• Budget Monitoring
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Construction Safety
• Production Reporting
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Project Management
• Planning
• Management
• Operations
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Budgeting
• Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Construction Management
• Positivity
• Willingness To Learn
• Bidding
• Construction
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Scheduling
• Project Scoping
• Civil Engineering
• Architectural Drawing
• Project Drawings

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Trades
• Finance & Accounting
• Estimator/Project Manager
• Estimator
• Valuers and Loss Assessors
• Cost Estimators