Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

CIMA+’s Project Management team is at the forefront of delivering construction projects across a wide range of industries, including institutional and heritage buildings, healthcare, public transportation, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. We pride ourselves on creating tailored project management solutions, guiding each project from start to finish. With a collaborative, transparent approach, we deeply understand our clients' vision and provide agile, effective solutions to navigate the complexities and uniqueness of every project. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

Join our Integrated Project Services team as a senior project estimator. This job opportunity will allow you to grow within a rapidly expanding sector and play a leadership role with our work teams and clients. Your main objective will be to act as a consultant in estimating construction costs and implementing a variety of infrastructure, industrial, transportation, and building projects.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model that allows you to work from home and from one of our offices in Quebec.

Primary Responsibilities

Set up and manage a database of market prices specific to CIMA+
Develop and formalize internal estimation practices
Develop and maintain internal and external business relationships
Coordinate the completion of complex estimates according to different estimation classes and ensure their accuracy
Evaluate project budgets and cost variances between multiple options and make recommendations
Review and approve the basis of estimate report
Manage, supervise, and review the work of the estimation team members by providing them with guidance and advice regarding their activities

Qualifications

Degree in engineering or architecture or any relevant training related to estimating
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in the field of estimating
Experience in various multidisciplinary construction projects (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
Member of the Association des estimateurs et des économistes de la construction du Québec (AEÉCQ) and ESCQ or ECCQ certification
Member of the Canadian Institute of Construction Economists (CICE) and ECC or ÉCA certification (an asset)
Knowledge of estimating software (e.g., Quoterplan, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, or MEANS)
Ability to read plans and manipulate 3D models
Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written

For more information, please contact Alina Souralay

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At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
Work/Life balance policy across Canada
3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Senior Project Estimator

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